How far is Magna, UT from Wasatch Resort, UT?
The driving distance from Magna, UT to Wasatch Resort, UT is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Magna and Wasatch Resort.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Magna and Wasatch Resort.
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Start on Spencer Avenue
715 ft · 27 sec · Spencer Avenue
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Turn right onto Magna Main Street
2712 ft · 2 min · Magna Main Street
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Turn left onto 8400 West
1985 ft · 43 sec · 8400 West
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Take the ramp slight right toward SR 201
1115 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
7 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 215 South
1.2 km · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Belt Route
12.3 mi · 13 min · Belt Route
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 190 East: 6200 South, Ski Areas, 3000 East South
2112 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 190: Knudsen's Corner, 6200 South
52 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto 6200 South
1.1 km · 1 min · 6200 South
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Continue on Wasatch Boulevard
3.3 mi · 5 min · Wasatch Boulevard
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Continue on Little Cottonwood Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Little Cottonwood Road
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Turn right onto Wasatch Resort Power Plant Road
704 ft · 31 sec · Wasatch Resort Power Plant Road
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Turn right onto 9900 South
118 m · 19 sec · 9900 South
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Turn left onto Wasatch Resort Road
46 m · 7 sec · Wasatch Resort Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Wasatch Resort Road
54 m · 8 sec · Wasatch Resort Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wasatch Resort Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Magna and Wasatch Resort.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Belt Route
Merge slight left onto Belt Route
12.3 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Magna and Sunny near Wasatch Resort.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Magna to Wasatch Resort?
The road trip is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Taylorsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Magna and 14.1 miles from Wasatch Resort.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.45 one way or $8.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Magna and Sunny near Wasatch Resort.
Stop Ideas Near Taylorsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Magna and Wasatch Resort. Straight-line distance: 20.27 mi (32.62 km).
#1 Magna
Census-designated place in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States
| Population | 26,505 |
| Coordinates | 40.7091100, -112.1016100 |
| Altitude | 1304 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wasatch Resort
Located in Salt Lake County at an elevation of 5,646 feet, this community is situated near the mouth of Little Cottonwood Canyon on the western slopes of Utah's Wasatch Range.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.5702300, -111.7610400 |
| Altitude | 1721 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wasatch Resort (-111.76104, 40.57023)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.50 | $4.45 | $8.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.79 | $4.74 | $9.48 |
| Premium | $5.03 | $4.98 | $9.96 |
| Diesel | $6.42 | $6.35 | $12.71 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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