How far is Whitepine, CO from Magna, UT?
The driving distance from Whitepine, CO to Magna, UT is about 456.7 miles (735 km), with a travel time of about 09h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 338.6 miles (544.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 41m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Grand County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Whitepine and Magna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitepine and Magna.
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Start on Potosi Claim Road
9.6 mi · 42 min · Potosi Claim Road
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Merge slight left
96.8 mi · 2 hr 14 min
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Turn right onto North San Juan Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · North San Juan Avenue
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Turn right onto North Townsend Avenue
2.8 mi · 4 min · North Townsend Avenue
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Continue straight
17.1 mi · 21 min
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Turn left onto Confluence Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Confluence Drive
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Turn left onto West 5th Street
1105 ft · 27 sec · West 5th Street
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Continue on G Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · G Road
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Continue on G Road
1.2 km · 1 min · G Road
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Continue on G50 Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · G50 Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
14.8 mi · 17 min
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Continue straight
14.1 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
3.5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Riverside Parkway
1073 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left
38 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Riverside Parkway
2 mi · 3 min · Riverside Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on 25 Road
2141 ft · 45 sec · 25 Road
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Turn left onto Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
3.6 mi · 6 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 70: Utah
997 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left
14.6 mi · 15 min
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Scenic Byway
10.9 mi · 11 min · Dinosaur Diamond Scenic Byway
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
73.4 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West, US 191 North: Price, Salt Lake City
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
51.3 mi · 1 hr · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on West Highway Drive
2645 ft · 50 sec · West Highway Drive
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
35 mi · 43 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Continue on State Street
1.1 km · 58 sec · State Street
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
33.2 mi · 40 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Continue on East US-6
3.6 mi · 5 min · East US-6
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
1158 ft · 18 sec · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
1633 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
46.7 mi · 50 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 201 West: 2100 South, 1300 South, West Temple
1585 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 201 West: West Valley
2171 ft · 53 sec
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Continue on 2100 South Freeway
9.6 mi · 11 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 Whitepine and Magna.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Potosi Claim Road
Merge slight left
96.8 mi · 02h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Whitepine and Sunny near Magna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Whitepine to Magna?
The road trip is about 456.7 miles (735 km) and usually takes 09h 41m 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?
Castle Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 227 miles from Whitepine and 229.7 miles from Magna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 338.6 miles (544.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 118.1 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 MDT. 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 $69.68 one way or $139.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 143.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Whitepine and Sunny near Magna.
Stop Ideas Near Castle Valley
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 Castle Valley.
Green River
Grand Junction
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Whitepine and Magna. Straight-line distance: 338.58 mi (544.89 km).
#1 Whitepine
Located high in the Sawatch Range of the Rocky Mountains at an elevation of 9,711 feet, this Gunnison County settlement is a former mining camp.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.5416600, -106.3936400 |
| Altitude | 2960 |
| 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: 735 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 41m |
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 | $4.33 | $69.68 | $139.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $76.02 | $152.05 |
| Premium | $5.06 | $81.56 | $163.13 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $104.99 | $209.98 |
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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