How far is Saint George, UT from Magna, UT?

The driving distance from Saint George, UT to Magna, UT is about 309.9 miles (498.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 261.5 miles (420.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
309.93 mi
05h 15m
Flight
261.51 mi
420.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
261.51 mi
Kilometers
420.86 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
309.93 mi
Kilometers
498.79 km
Drive Time
05h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Magna
Thu, Apr 23, 8:24 AM MDT
Return by in Saint George
Thu, Apr 23, 1:39 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint George
2026-04-23T03:09
Arrive Magna
Thu, Apr 23, 8:24 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:15 AM to 1:15 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:30 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint George
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Meadow
UT

Town in Millard County, Utah, United States

From Saint George
155 mi
02h 37m
To Magna
154.9 mi
02h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Saint George and Magna.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint George and Magna.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    156 m · 39 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 100 West

    118 m · 19 sec · 100 West

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 200 South

    610 ft · 32 sec · 200 South

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1211 ft · 36 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

    25 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    569 ft · 16 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Saint George Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Saint George Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City

    1795 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    295.9 mi · 4 hr 52 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 201 West: 2100 South, 1300 South, West Temple

    1585 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

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

    2171 ft · 53 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on 2100 South Freeway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · 2100 South Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward SR 111

    1490 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on 8400 West

    2286 ft · 47 sec · 8400 West

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Magna Main Street

    2712 ft · 2 min · Magna Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Spencer Avenue

    715 ft · 25 sec · Spencer Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spencer Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint George 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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
296 mi · 95%
2100 South Freeway
9.56 mi · 3%
Saint George Boulevard
1.44 mi
SR 201 West
0.71 mi
Magna Main Street
0.51 mi
8400 West
0.43 mi
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

296 mi · 04h 52m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.4 mi
261.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Meadow
02h 37m from Saint George
Leave By
6:30 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saint George and Chance Rain Showers near Magna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint George to Magna?

The road trip is about 309.9 miles (498.8 km) and usually takes 05h 15m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Meadow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155 miles from Saint George and 154.9 miles from Magna.

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

The direct path is about 261.5 miles (420.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.4 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:30 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.59 one way or $85.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint George and Chance Rain Showers near Magna.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint George and Magna. Straight-line distance: 261.51 mi (420.86 km).

Saint George

#1 Saint George

The most populous city in Washington County, Utah.

Population92,378
Coordinates37.1041500, -113.5841200
Altitude823
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: Saint George (-113.58412, 37.10415)
End: Magna (-112.10161, 40.70911)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 499 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.94 gal
41.4 L · about $42.59
Round trip
$85.18
21.88 gal · 82.8 L
Estimated CO2
97.2 kg one way
Round trip: 194.4 kg / 429 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $42.59 $85.18
Mid-grade $4.23 $46.29 $92.57
Premium $4.55 $49.77 $99.53
Diesel $5.41 $59.21 $118.41

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 Utah · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint George and Magna. The current time is 03:09:33.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.