How far is Silver Fork, UT from Magna, UT?
The driving distance from Silver Fork, UT to Magna, UT is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Silver Fork and Magna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silver Fork and Magna.
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Start on South Central Fork Lane
700 ft · 31 sec · South Central Fork Lane
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Turn left onto East Silver Fork Road
93 m · 15 sec · East Silver Fork Road
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Turn right onto South Rufus Road
93 m · 16 sec · South Rufus Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Big Cottonwood Canyon Road
11.2 mi · 22 min · Big Cottonwood Canyon Road
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Continue on Big Cottonwood Canyon Road
140 m · 13 sec · Big Cottonwood Canyon Road
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Turn right onto Wasatch Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · Wasatch Boulevard
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Continue on 6200 South
1.2 km · 1 min · 6200 South
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Take the ramp left toward I 215 West
2421 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Belt Route
12.9 mi · 14 min · Belt Route
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 201 West: Reno
1698 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto 2100 South Freeway
7.3 mi · 9 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 Silver Fork and Magna.
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
12.9 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Clear leaving Silver Fork and Partly Cloudy near Magna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Silver Fork to Magna?
The road trip is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km) and usually takes 00h 53m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Midvale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.7 miles from Silver Fork and 17.8 miles from Magna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.51 one way or $11.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Silver Fork and Partly Cloudy near Magna.
Stop Ideas Near Midvale
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 Silver Fork and Magna. Straight-line distance: 26.32 mi (42.35 km).
#1 Silver Fork
Located in Salt Lake County at an elevation of 7,779 feet, this mountain community is situated within Big Cottonwood Canyon in the Wasatch Range.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6299500, -111.6104800 |
| Altitude | 2371 |
| 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: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.40 | $5.51 | $11.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.70 | $5.88 | $11.75 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.19 | $12.38 |
| Diesel | $6.34 | $7.93 | $15.85 |
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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