How far is Solitude, UT from Magna, UT?

The driving distance from Solitude, UT to Magna, UT is about 200 miles (321.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163.8 miles (263.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 33m 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
199.93 mi
04h 16m
Flight
163.76 mi
263.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.76 mi
Kilometers
263.55 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
199.93 mi
Kilometers
321.76 km
Drive Time
04h 16m

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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 04h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Magna
Thu, Oct 15, 10:59 PM MDT
Return by in Solitude
Fri, Oct 16, 3:15 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Solitude
2026-10-15T18:42
Arrive Magna
Thu, Oct 15, 10:59 PM MDT
Route Timing
04h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 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
8:26 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Solitude
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
Scofield
UT

Town in Carbon County, Utah, United States

From Solitude
99.9 mi
02h 08m
To Magna
100 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
40°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 4:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 mph
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 Solitude and Magna.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Solitude and Magna.

  1. 1

    Start on Horse Canyon Road

    2198 ft · 2 min · Horse Canyon Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Old Highway Elgin Road

    6.7 mi · 26 min · Old Highway Elgin Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I-70 West

    2221 ft · 54 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    5.8 mi · 5 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West, US 191 North: Price, Salt Lake City

    1.3 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    51.3 mi · 1 hr · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on West Highway Drive

    2645 ft · 50 sec · West Highway Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    35 mi · 43 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on State Street

    1.1 km · 58 sec · State Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    33.2 mi · 40 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on East US-6

    3.6 mi · 5 min · East US-6

  14. 14

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    1158 ft · 18 sec · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City

    1633 ft · 19 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    46.7 mi · 50 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  17. 17

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

    1585 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

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

    2171 ft · 53 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on 2100 South Freeway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · 2100 South Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight left toward SR 111

    1490 ft · 43 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on 8400 West

    2286 ft · 47 sec · 8400 West

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Magna Main Street

    2712 ft · 2 min · Magna Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Spencer Avenue

    715 ft · 25 sec · Spencer Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spencer Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Solitude 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
24 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
126 mi · 63%
Veterans Memorial Highway
46.7 mi · 23%
2100 South Freeway
9.56 mi · 5%
Old Highway Elgin Road
6.66 mi · 3%
East US-6
3.58 mi · 2%
Main Street
1.69 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

Merge slight left onto Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

51.3 mi · 01h 00m

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
04h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.2 mi
163.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Scofield
02h 08m from Solitude
Leave By
8:26 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Solitude and Sunny near Magna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Solitude to Magna?

The road trip is about 200 miles (321.8 km) and usually takes 04h 16m 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?

Scofield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.9 miles from Solitude and 100 miles from Magna.

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

The direct path is about 163.8 miles (263.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:26 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.10 one way or $68.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Solitude and Sunny near Magna.

Stop Ideas Near Scofield

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Scofield, 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 Scofield.

RAIL

Helper

27 mi away
1 Depot Street
RAIL

Provo

70 mi away
300 West 600 South
RAIL

Green River

118 mi away
250 South Broadway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Solitude and Magna. Straight-line distance: 163.76 mi (263.55 km).

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#1 Solitude

Located in the high desert of eastern Utah's Grand County at an elevation of 4403 feet, this area sits along a historic route of the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad.

Population0
Coordinates38.9591400, -110.0195700
Altitude1342
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: Solitude (-110.01957, 38.95914)
End: Magna (-112.10161, 40.70911)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 322 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.06 gal
26.71 L · about $34.10
Round trip
$68.20
14.12 gal · 53.42 L
Estimated CO2
62.7 kg one way
Round trip: 125.5 kg / 277 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.83 $34.10 $68.20
Mid-grade $5.12 $36.17 $72.34
Premium $5.36 $37.83 $75.65
Diesel $6.28 $44.34 $88.67

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 Solitude and Magna. The current time is 18:42:53.

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.