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Trip from Draper, UT to Magna, UT

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

34m

Distance

26.3 mi

42 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 32m ★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Draper, UT

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city in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States

Magna, UT

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Trip Overview

If you are looking to travel from Draper to Magna, you are in for a quick 26.3-mile trip across the Mountain West region. Expect to spend about 34 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a simple one-day excursion. You will primarily navigate via Veterans Memorial Highway, the 2100 South Freeway, and 12300 South to complete your journey. With fuel costs estimated at $4, this route is highly efficient and budget-friendly for a quick commute or local visit. Because the entire trip takes less than an hour, there is no need to split this into an overnight stay; it works best as a straightforward, single-day drive.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway 12.7 mi 13m
2100 South Freeway 9.6 mi 11m
12300 South 1.2 mi 2m
Magna Main Street 0.5 mi 1m
8400 West 0.4 mi <1m
Spencer Avenue 0.1 mi <1m
900 East 0.1 mi <1m
Pioneer Road 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Highway — 12.7 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Draper, UT and Magna, UT.

1

Start on this road

141 ft · 16 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto Pioneer Road

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Pioneer Road
3

Turn right onto 900 East

0.1 mi · 30 sec · 900 East
4

Turn left onto 12300 South

1.2 mi · 2 min · 12300 South
Use the straight lane.
5

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 45 sec
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
6

Merge onto I 15

13 mi · 13 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward Salt Lake City Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Exit 305 Toward SR 201 West: 2100 South, 1300 South, West Temple Use the slight right lane.
8

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 52 sec
Exit 305A Toward SR 201 West: West Valley Use the slight left lane.
9

Continue on SR 201

9.6 mi · 11 min · 2100 South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward SR 111
11

Continue on SR 111

0.4 mi · 47 sec · 8400 West
12

Turn right onto Magna Main Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Magna Main Street
Use the right lane.
13

Turn left onto Spencer Avenue

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Spencer Avenue
14

Arrive at destination

Spencer Avenue

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 15 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Pioneer Road

Turn left onto Pioneer Road

Navigation decision point

6
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | 12300 South

Turn left onto 12300 South

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
2 mi into trip | ~4m in | I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway toward Salt Lake City

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Salt Lake City
8
14.7 mi into trip | ~18m in

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

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 305 Toward SR 201 West: 2100 South, 1300 South, Wes...
8
15 mi into trip | ~18m in

Keep slight left at fork toward SR 201 West: West Valley

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Exit 305A Toward SR 201 West: West Valley

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.17 one way

$8.34 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $4.37 $8.74
premium $4.53 $4.69 $9.38
diesel $5.61 $5.81 $11.61

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.9 0 $2.76 $1.26
Efficient EV 6.6 0 $2.30 $1.05
EV Truck/SUV 10.5 0 $3.68 $1.68

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 13, 2026

Origin

Draper, UT

Late night in Draper on Tuesday

Local time

4:48 AM

MDT

Current temp

39°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

NE 2 to 9 mph 81% chance Live forecast

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 12 at 9:47PM MDT until April 14 at 3:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

Destination

Magna, UT

Late night in Magna on Tuesday

Local time

4:48 AM

MDT

Current temp

39°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

W 3 to 8 mph 88% chance Live forecast

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 12 at 9:47PM MDT until April 14 at 3:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

34m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive offers a mixed-road profile, balancing faster highway speeds with local navigation. You will spend about 36% of your time on highways, providing a nice change of pace from the slower city sections. Your longest uninterrupted stretch covers 12.7 miles while cruising on Veterans Memorial Highway, allowing you to settle into a steady rhythm. The transition between these road types keeps the drive engaging as you move from the initial arterial roads onto the major freeway segments. You should feel comfortable behind the wheel as the infrastructure shifts to accommodate your progress toward Magna.

36% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.7 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Pioneer Road.

Driving Effort 7/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 26.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Pioneer Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (12300 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Draper, UT and Magna, UT, road signs point toward Salt Lake City and Temple.

Salt Lake City

2 mi in | ~4m | via I 15

Temple

14.7 mi in | ~18m

About the Cities

Starting in Draper, UT

Full guide →

Draper is a city in Utah.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 26.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

34m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 12.7 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Magna, UT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Pioneer Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (12300 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Magna, UT before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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