How far is Salt Lake, NM from Magna, UT?
The driving distance from Salt Lake, NM to Magna, UT is about 571.7 miles (920 km), with a travel time of about 12h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 469.1 miles (754.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 24h 39m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 12h 19m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in southeast Utah
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salt Lake and Magna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salt Lake and Magna.
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Start on the route
737 ft · 40 sec
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Turn sharp left onto New Mexico 601
9.1 mi · 22 min · New Mexico 601
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Continue on County Road 35 A
10.4 mi · 25 min · County Road 35 A
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Continue straight
32.4 mi · 48 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto San Rafael Road
2472 ft · 45 sec · San Rafael Road
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Turn right
28.6 mi · 43 min
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Turn left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Munoz Drive
7.3 mi · 10 min · Munoz Drive
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Take the exit slight right
84.8 mi · 1 hr 39 min
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Turn left
41.3 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight left to continue on North Broadway
59.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min · North Broadway
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Continue on East Center Street
1 mi · 2 min · East Center Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
56.3 mi · 1 hr 11 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
29 mi · 34 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Take the exit left toward I-70 West
2377 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
23.4 mi · 22 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West, US 191 North: Price, Salt Lake City
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
51.3 mi · 1 hr · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on West Highway Drive
2645 ft · 50 sec · West Highway Drive
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
35 mi · 43 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Continue on State Street
1.1 km · 58 sec · State Street
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
33.2 mi · 40 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Continue on East US-6
3.6 mi · 5 min · East US-6
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
1158 ft · 18 sec · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
1633 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
46.7 mi · 50 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 201 West: 2100 South, 1300 South, West Temple
1585 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 201 West: West Valley
2171 ft · 53 sec
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Continue on 2100 South Freeway
9.6 mi · 11 min · 2100 South Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward SR 111
1490 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on 8400 West
2286 ft · 47 sec · 8400 West
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Turn right onto Magna Main Street
2712 ft · 2 min · Magna Main Street
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Turn left onto Spencer Avenue
715 ft · 25 sec · Spencer Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Spencer Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salt Lake and Magna.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Munoz Drive
Take the exit slight right
84.8 mi · 01h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Salt Lake and Sunny near Magna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salt Lake to Magna?
The road trip is about 571.7 miles (920 km) and usually takes 12h 19m 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?
Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 286 miles from Salt Lake and 285.7 miles from Magna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 469.1 miles (754.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 102.6 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 $88.91 one way or $177.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 179.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Salt Lake and Sunny near Magna.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salt Lake and Magna. Straight-line distance: 469.05 mi (754.87 km).
#1 Salt Lake
Situated in the high desert of Catron County at an elevation of 6,234 feet, this shallow, saline lake occupies a rare volcanic crater known as a maar.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.4533800, -108.7698000 |
| Altitude | 1900 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Magna
Census-designated place in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States
| Population | 26,505 |
| Coordinates | 40.7091100, -112.1016100 |
| Altitude | 1304 |
| Country | United States |
End: Magna (-112.10161, 40.70911)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 920 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 07m |
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 | $4.41 | $88.91 | $177.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $97.50 | $195.00 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $104.10 | $208.19 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $121.95 | $243.90 |
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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