How far is Red Butte, WY from Magna, UT?

The driving distance from Red Butte, WY to Magna, UT is about 409 miles (658.2 km), with a travel time of about 07h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 326 miles (524.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
409.01 mi
07h 09m
Flight
325.97 mi
524.6 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
325.97 mi
Kilometers
524.6 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
409.01 mi
Kilometers
658.24 km
Drive Time
07h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Magna
Thu, Oct 15, 10:52 PM MDT
Return by in Red Butte
Fri, Oct 16, 6:02 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Red Butte
2026-10-15T15:43
Arrive Magna
Thu, Oct 15, 10:52 PM MDT
Route Timing
07h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:10 PM to 2:40 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:40 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Red Butte
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Superior
WY

Town of the United States

From Red Butte
203.9 mi
03h 34m
To Magna
205.1 mi
03h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Today

Isolated Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 23 mph NNE
Destination
59°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Red Butte and Magna.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Red Butte and Magna.

  1. 1

    Start on Shetland Road

    654 ft · 35 sec · Shetland Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Sharrock Road

    133 m · 22 sec · Sharrock Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South P Road

    98 m · 16 sec · South P Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Highway 220

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Highway 220

  5. 5

    Continue on County Road 308

    63.7 mi · 1 hr 12 min · County Road 308

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    44.1 mi · 51 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Spruce Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Spruce Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    284.5 mi · 4 hr 41 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 South, SR 201 West: Las Vegas, West Valley

    2412 ft · 59 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 15 South, SR 201 West: Las Vegas, West Valley

    898 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 201 West: West Valley

    3042 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on 2100 South Freeway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · 2100 South Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward SR 111

    1490 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on 8400 West

    2286 ft · 47 sec · 8400 West

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Magna Main Street

    2712 ft · 2 min · Magna Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Spencer Avenue

    715 ft · 25 sec · Spencer Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spencer Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Red Butte and Magna.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
285 mi · 70%
County Road 308
108 mi · 26%
2100 South Freeway
9.56 mi · 2%
West Spruce Street
2.16 mi · 1%
Highway 220
2.13 mi · 1%
I 15 South
0.63 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

285 mi · 04h 41m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 09m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+83 mi
326 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Superior
03h 34m from Red Butte
Leave By
9:40 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Isolated Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Red Butte and Sunny near Magna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Red Butte to Magna?

The road trip is about 409 miles (658.2 km) and usually takes 07h 09m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Superior is a useful midpoint, sitting about 203.9 miles from Red Butte and 205.1 miles from Magna.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 326 miles (524.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 83 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $64.65 one way or $129.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 128.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Red Butte and Sunny near Magna.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Red Butte and Magna. Straight-line distance: 325.97 mi (524.6 km).

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#1 Red Butte

Located west of Casper in Natrona County, this prominent geological feature rises to an elevation of 5167 feet above the North Platte River valley.

Population0
Coordinates42.8060800, -106.4342000
Altitude1575
CountryUnited States
Magna

#2 Magna

Census-designated place in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States

Population26,505
Coordinates40.7091100, -112.1016100
Altitude1304
CountryUnited States
Start: Red Butte (-106.4342, 42.80608)
End: Magna (-112.10161, 40.70911)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 658 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.43 gal
54.63 L · about $64.65
Round trip
$129.29
28.86 gal · 109.26 L
Estimated CO2
128.2 kg one way
Round trip: 256.5 kg / 565 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.48 $64.65 $129.29
Mid-grade $4.74 $68.43 $136.85
Premium $5.07 $73.16 $146.32
Diesel $6.21 $89.60 $179.19

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Wyoming · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Red Butte and Magna. The current time is 15:43:12.

Distance to Other Cities

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