How far is Woods Cross, UT from Magna, UT?

The driving distance from Woods Cross, UT to Magna, UT is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.61 mi
00h 28m
Flight
15.69 mi
25.25 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.69 mi
Kilometers
25.25 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.61 mi
Kilometers
33.17 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Magna
Sun, May 31, 5:32 AM MDT
Return by in Woods Cross
Sun, May 31, 6:00 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woods Cross
2026-05-31T05:04
Arrive Magna
Sun, May 31, 5:32 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Woods Cross
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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
Salt Lake City
UT

The capital of Utah.

From Woods Cross
10.3 mi
00h 14m
To Magna
10.3 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW
Destination
50°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, May 31 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Woods Cross and Magna.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woods Cross and Magna.

  1. 1

    Start on 1875 South

    1 m · 2 sec · 1875 South

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 500 West

    55 m · 31 sec · 500 West

  3. 3

    Continue on 500 West

    2125 ft · 45 sec · 500 West

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    2004 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 2600 South

    980 ft · 26 sec · 2600 South

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 15 South: Salt Lake City

    2101 ft · 55 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Belt Route

    8.8 mi · 10 min · Belt Route

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 201 West: Magna

    2996 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto 2100 South Freeway

    6.9 mi · 8 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 Woods Cross and Magna.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Belt Route
8.8 mi · 43%
2100 South Freeway
6.89 mi · 33%
Veterans Memorial Highway
1.59 mi · 8%
SR 201 West
0.57 mi · 3%
Magna Main Street
0.51 mi · 2%
500 West
0.44 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Belt Route

Keep slight right to continue on Belt Route

8.8 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
15.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salt Lake City
00h 14m from Woods Cross
Leave By
7:34 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Woods Cross and Mostly Clear near Magna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Woods Cross to Magna?

The road trip is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?

Salt Lake City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Woods Cross and 10.3 miles from Magna.

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

The direct path is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:34 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 Sunny around Woods Cross and Mostly Clear near Magna.

Stop Ideas Near Salt Lake City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Salt Lake City, 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 Salt Lake City.

RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

1 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

1 mi away
300 South 600 West
BUS

Ogden, Utah

52 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue
RAIL

Provo

63 mi away
300 West 600 South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woods Cross and Magna. Straight-line distance: 15.69 mi (25.25 km).

Woods Cross

#1 Woods Cross

City in Davis County, Utah, United States

Population11,668
Coordinates40.8716100, -111.8921600
Altitude1334
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: Woods Cross (-111.89216, 40.87161)
End: Magna (-112.10161, 40.70911)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
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.

One-way fuel
0.73 gal
2.75 L · about $2.84
Round trip
$5.68
1.46 gal · 5.5 L
Estimated CO2
6.5 kg one way
Round trip: 13 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Utah · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Woods Cross and Magna. The current time is 05:04:03.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.