How far is Silver Summit, UT from Magna, UT?

The driving distance from Silver Summit, UT to Magna, UT is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
36.78 mi
00h 47m
Flight
32.22 mi
51.85 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.22 mi
Kilometers
51.85 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.78 mi
Kilometers
59.19 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Magna
Thu, Oct 15, 1:27 PM MDT
Return by in Silver Summit
Thu, Oct 15, 2:14 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Silver Summit
2026-10-15T12:40
Arrive Magna
Thu, Oct 15, 1:27 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:56 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Silver Summit
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
East Millcreek
UT

Neighborhood in Millcreek, Utah, United States, that was fomerly a census-designated place

From Silver Summit
18.3 mi
00h 23m
To Magna
18.5 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 to 12 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 Summit and Magna.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    125 m · 30 sec

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Echo Lane

    1389 ft · 1 min · Echo Lane

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Parkway Drive

    2261 ft · 2 min · Parkway Drive

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Silver Creek Road

    1302 ft · 36 sec · Silver Creek Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West: Salt Lake

    1663 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    23.3 mi · 25 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  7. 7

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

    2412 ft · 59 sec

  8. 8

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

    898 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

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

    3042 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on 2100 South Freeway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · 2100 South Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward SR 111

    1490 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on 8400 West

    2286 ft · 47 sec · 8400 West

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Magna Main Street

    2712 ft · 2 min · Magna Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Spencer Avenue

    715 ft · 25 sec · Spencer Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spencer Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Silver Summit and Magna.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
23.3 mi · 63%
2100 South Freeway
9.56 mi · 26%
I 15 South
0.63 mi · 2%
SR 201 West
0.58 mi · 2%
Magna Main Street
0.51 mi · 1%
8400 West
0.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

23.3 mi · 00h 25m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
32.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Millcreek
00h 23m from Silver Summit
Leave By
4:56 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Silver Summit 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 Summit to Magna?

The road trip is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

East Millcreek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Silver Summit and 18.5 miles from Magna.

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

The direct path is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.28 one way or $12.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near East Millcreek

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around East Millcreek, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Millcreek.

RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

10 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

11 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Provo

54 mi away
300 West 600 South
BUS

Ogden, Utah

60 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Silver Summit and Magna. Straight-line distance: 32.22 mi (51.85 km).

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#1 Silver Summit

This census-designated place in Summit County, Utah, is situated in the Snyderville Basin, a valley within the Wasatch Back.

Population0
Coordinates40.7414400, -111.4877500
Altitude-
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 Summit (-111.48775, 40.74144)
End: Magna (-112.10161, 40.70911)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.3 gal
4.91 L · about $6.28
Round trip
$12.56
2.6 gal · 9.82 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.1 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.83 $6.28 $12.56
Mid-grade $5.12 $6.66 $13.32
Premium $5.36 $6.97 $13.93
Diesel $6.28 $8.16 $16.33

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Silver Summit and Magna. The current time is 12:40:39.

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.