How far is Magna, UT from West Valley City, UT?
The driving distance from Magna, UT to West Valley City, UT is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.4 miles (8.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Utah County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Magna and West Valley City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Magna and West Valley City.
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Start on Spencer Avenue
2544 ft · 2 min · Spencer Avenue
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Continue on Katherine Drive
2194 ft · 2 min · Katherine Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 3500 South
4.9 mi · 9 min · 3500 South
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Turn right onto 4800 West
1346 ft · 38 sec · 4800 West
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Turn left onto 3650 South
1248 ft · 43 sec · 3650 South
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Turn right onto Atlas Way
142 m · 16 sec · Atlas Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Atlas Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Magna and West Valley City.
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.
3500 South
At the end of the road, turn left onto 3500 South
4.92 mi · 00h 09m
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 Mostly Clear near West Valley City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Magna to West Valley City?
The road trip is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?
Highland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.2 miles from Magna and 5 miles from West Valley City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.4 miles (8.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.13 one way or $2.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Magna and Mostly Clear near West Valley City.
Stop Ideas Near Highland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Highland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Magna and West Valley City. Straight-line distance: 5.41 mi (8.7 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 West Valley City
The second most populous city in Utah.
| Population | 135,248 |
| Coordinates | 40.6916100, -112.0010500 |
| Altitude | 1312 |
| Country | United States |
End: Atlas Way (-112.001182, 40.69161)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $1.13 | $2.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $1.23 | $2.45 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $1.32 | $2.64 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $1.57 | $3.14 |
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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