How far is Silver Lake, CA from Magna, UT?

The driving distance from Silver Lake, CA to Magna, UT is about 697 miles (1121.7 km), with a travel time of about 12h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 568.9 miles (915.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 24h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

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Quick Snapshot
Road
697 mi
12h 13m
Flight
568.88 mi
915.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
568.88 mi
Kilometers
915.52 km
Flight Time
01h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
697 mi
Kilometers
1121.72 km
Drive Time
12h 13m

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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 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Magna
Fri, Oct 16, 1:32 AM MDT
Return by in Silver Lake
Fri, Oct 16, 12:45 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Silver Lake
2026-10-15T12:18
Arrive Magna
Fri, Oct 16, 12:32 AM PDT
Route Timing
12h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
7:13 PM to 8:43 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
11:34 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Silver Lake
8:00 PM PDT
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
Mesquite
NV

City in Nevada

From Silver Lake
347.8 mi
06h 06m
To Magna
349.1 mi
06h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 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 Silver Lake and Magna.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Silver Lake and Magna.

  1. 1

    Start on Silver Lake Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Silver Lake Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on Silver Lake Boulevard

    571 ft · 22 sec · Silver Lake Boulevard

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Glendale Boulevard

    1370 ft · 36 sec · Glendale Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Fletcher Drive

    2702 ft · 1 min · Fletcher Drive

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward CA 2 North

    1995 ft · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Glendale Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Glendale Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 134 East: Pasadena

    1.5 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Ventura Freeway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Ventura Freeway

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Foothill Freeway

    17.9 mi · 21 min · Foothill Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Foothill Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Foothill Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    12.1 mi · 14 min · Foothill Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 North, I 15 South: Barstow, San Diego

    994 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 15 North: Barstow

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Ontario Freeway

    8 mi · 9 min · Ontario Freeway

  18. 18

    Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway

    6.8 mi · 7 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway

  19. 19

    Continue on CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway

    45.6 mi · 49 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway

    112 mi · 2 hr · Barstow and Mojave Freeway

  22. 22

    Continue on Las Vegas Freeway

    123.8 mi · 2 hr 10 min · Las Vegas Freeway

  23. 23

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    334.3 mi · 5 hr 35 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  24. 24

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

    1585 ft · 39 sec

  25. 25

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

    2171 ft · 53 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on 2100 South Freeway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · 2100 South Freeway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight left toward SR 111

    1490 ft · 43 sec

  28. 28

    Continue on 8400 West

    2286 ft · 47 sec · 8400 West

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Magna Main Street

    2712 ft · 2 min · Magna Main Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Spencer Avenue

    715 ft · 25 sec · Spencer Avenue

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spencer Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Silver Lake 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
31 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
334 mi · 48%
Barstow and Mojave Freeway
165 mi · 24%
Las Vegas Freeway
124 mi · 18%
Foothill Freeway
37.4 mi · 5%
2100 South Freeway
9.56 mi · 1%
Ontario Freeway
8 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

334 mi · 05h 35m

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
12h 13m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
24h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+128.1 mi
568.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mesquite
06h 06m from Silver Lake
Leave By
11:34 AM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Silver 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 Silver Lake to Magna?

The road trip is about 697 miles (1121.7 km) and usually takes 12h 13m 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?

Mesquite is a useful midpoint, sitting about 347.8 miles from Silver Lake and 349.1 miles from Magna.

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

The direct path is about 568.9 miles (915.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 128.1 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 PDT. 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 $153.96 one way or $307.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 218.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Silver Lake and Magna, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Silver Lake and Sunny near Magna.

Stop Ideas Near Mesquite

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Mesquite and the surrounding midpoint area.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mesquite, an IHG Hotel
Stay option 0.6 mi away

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mesquite, an IHG Hotel

Mesquite , NV
1030 W Pioneer Blvd, Mesquite, NV 89027
Rating 4.3/5 909 reviews Hotel,Conference center,Wedding venue
Chevron
Practical stop 0.9 mi away

Chevron

Mesquite , NV
70 Falcon Ridge Pkwy, Mesquite, NV 89027
Rating 4.1/5 110 reviews Gas station,Auto repair shop,Diesel fuel supplier,Fuel pump,Gas company
Mesquite City Hall
Meeting point 1.4 mi away

Mesquite City Hall

Mesquite , NV
10 E Mesquite Blvd, Mesquite, NV 89027
Rating 5.0/5 8 reviews City Hall,City government office
Mesquite Regional Sports and Event Complex
Nearby stop 2.4 mi away

Mesquite Regional Sports and Event Complex

Mesquite , NV
1635 World Champion Way, Mesquite, NV 89034
Rating 4.4/5 247 reviews Event venue,Athletic field,Sports complex,Football Field,Soccer field

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mesquite.

BUS

St. George, Utah

53 mi away
1235 South Bluff St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Silver Lake and Magna. Straight-line distance: 568.88 mi (915.52 km).

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#1 Silver Lake

This Los Angeles County neighborhood is situated at an elevation of 341 feet, nestled in a hilly, central region of the city.

Population0
Coordinates34.0866800, -118.2702300
Altitude104
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: Silver Lake (-118.27023, 34.08668)
End: Magna (-112.10161, 40.70911)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)23h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)17h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)13h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)11h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)09h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)08h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
24.59 gal
93.1 L · about $153.96
Round trip
$307.92
49.18 gal · 186.2 L
Estimated CO2
218.5 kg one way
Round trip: 437.1 kg / 964 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $6.26 $153.96 $307.92
Mid-grade $6.50 $159.81 $319.62
Premium $6.69 $164.48 $328.97
Diesel $8.41 $206.88 $413.75

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 California · Oct 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Silver Lake, CA and Magna, UT. The current time in Silver Lake is 12:18:48, although it is 13:18:48 in Magna.

Distance to Other Cities

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