How far is South Jordan, UT from Magna, UT?
The driving distance from South Jordan, UT to Magna, UT is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Jordan and Magna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Jordan and Magna.
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Start on 10400 South
42 m · 11 sec · 10400 South
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Continue on 10400 South
763 ft · 22 sec · 10400 South
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Continue on South Jordan Parkway
902 ft · 19 sec · South Jordan Parkway
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Continue on 10400 South
1627 ft · 39 sec · 10400 South
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Continue on Miners Mile
1802 ft · 38 sec · Miners Mile
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Continue on 10400 South
154 m · 13 sec · 10400 South
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Continue on Miners Mile
2025 ft · 43 sec · Miners Mile
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Continue on 10400 South
891 ft · 21 sec · 10400 South
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Turn straight onto South Jordan Parkway
1473 ft · 31 sec · South Jordan Parkway
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Continue on 10400 South
932 ft · 22 sec · 10400 South
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Continue on South Jordan Parkway
1971 ft · 44 sec · South Jordan Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward SR 154
2354 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bangerter Highway
11.1 mi · 13 min · Bangerter Highway
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Take the exit left toward SR 201 West: Magna
2066 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto 2100 South Freeway
5 mi · 6 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 South Jordan 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.
Bangerter Highway
Merge slight left onto Bangerter Highway
11.1 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Clear leaving South Jordan and Sunny near Magna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Jordan to Magna?
The road trip is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kearns is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from South Jordan and 10.4 miles from Magna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.84 one way or $5.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around South Jordan and Sunny near Magna.
Stop Ideas Near Kearns
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kearns.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Jordan and Magna. Straight-line distance: 13.58 mi (21.85 km).
#1 South Jordan
The third most populous city in Salt Lake County, Utah.
| Population | 78,503 |
| Coordinates | 40.5621700, -111.9296600 |
| Altitude | 1353 |
| 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: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $3.89 | $2.84 | $5.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $3.09 | $6.18 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $3.32 | $6.64 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $3.95 | $7.90 |
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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