How far is Wasatch Resort, UT from Magna, UT?
The driving distance from Wasatch Resort, UT to Magna, UT is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wasatch Resort and Magna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wasatch Resort and Magna.
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Start on Wasatch Resort Road
100 m · 15 sec · Wasatch Resort Road
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Turn right onto 9900 South
118 m · 18 sec · 9900 South
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Turn left onto Wasatch Resort Power Plant Road
704 ft · 36 sec · Wasatch Resort Power Plant Road
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Turn left onto Little Cottonwood Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Little Cottonwood Road
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Continue on Wasatch Boulevard
3.3 mi · 5 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 Wasatch Resort 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 short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Wasatch Resort and Sunny near Magna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wasatch Resort to Magna?
The road trip is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Taylorsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Wasatch Resort and 14.4 miles from Magna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.54 one way or $9.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wasatch Resort and Sunny near Magna.
Stop Ideas Near Taylorsville
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wasatch Resort and Magna. Straight-line distance: 20.27 mi (32.62 km).
#1 Wasatch Resort
Located in Salt Lake County at an elevation of 5,646 feet, this community is situated near the mouth of Little Cottonwood Canyon on the western slopes of Utah's Wasatch Range.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.5702300, -111.7610400 |
| Altitude | 1721 |
| 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: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.50 | $4.54 | $9.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.79 | $4.84 | $9.67 |
| Premium | $5.03 | $5.08 | $10.16 |
| Diesel | $6.42 | $6.48 | $12.96 |
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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