Origin
Magna, UT
Night in Magna on Saturday
Local time
10:49 PM
MDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Magna, UT to Salt Lake City, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
14.1 mi
23 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Magna, UT
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Salt Lake City, UT
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Magna to Salt Lake City, you are looking at a quick and straightforward 14.1-mile journey. Typically taking about 21 minutes, this transit is perfect for a one-day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via SR 201, I-15 ALT, and West Temple Street to reach your destination within the Mountain West region. Budgeting around $2 for fuel should be more than enough for this short distance. Since the entire trip takes place within Utah, you can expect a familiar, consistent driving environment throughout the entire commute.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 201 | 9 mi | 10m |
| I 15 ALT | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| West Temple Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Magna Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 8400 West | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 400 South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Spencer Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 201
— 9 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Magna, UT and Salt Lake City, UT.
1
Start on Spencer Avenue
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Spencer Avenue
2
Turn right onto Magna Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Magna Main Street
3
Turn left onto SR 111
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
8400 West
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward SR 201
5
Merge onto SR 201
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
SR 201
Use the right lane.
6
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 15 North, I 80 West: Salt Lake, Reno
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward 1300 South, West Temple
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 15 ALT
0.5 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 15 ALT
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Continue on I 15 ALT
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 15 ALT
Exit 305D
Toward West Temple
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on SR 270
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West Temple Street
11
Turn right onto US 89
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
400 South
12
Turn left onto Main Street
80 ft
·
3 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
13
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 14.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
SR 201
Merge onto SR 201
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
10.2 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward I 15 North, I 80 West: Salt Lake, Reno
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 15 North, I 80 West: Salt Lake, Reno
8
11.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight right at fork toward 1300 South, West Temple
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward 1300 South, West Temple
5
11.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 15 ALT
Merge onto I 15 ALT
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
14.1 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.23 one way
$4.47 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.52 | $5.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.11 | $6.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.23 | $0.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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.
Destination
Salt Lake City, UT
Night in Salt Lake City on Saturday
Local time
10:49 PM
MDT
Current temp
38°F
Rain Showers
WSW 3 mph
82% chance
Live forecast
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
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
21m 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 highway-focused drive is defined by its efficiency, with 76% of the route consisting of highway travel. You will spend the bulk of your time on SR 201, which features the longest uninterrupted stretch of the trip at 9 miles. While the experience is primarily a fast-paced interstate grind, the transition from the highway to the local streets of West Temple requires a shift in pace. Expect a functional, no-frills drive that prioritizes speed and directness over leisure. It is a utilitarian route that gets you from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9 mi on SR 201.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 201 and I 15 ALT. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near SR 201.
Driving Effort
8/10
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 14.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 21m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (SR 201): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
4,279 ft
4,235 ft
Total Climb
63 ft
Total Descent
78 ft
Highest Point
4,279 ft
Elevation Range
44 ft
Notable High Points
4,249 ft at ~5 miles
+1 ft prominence
4,258 ft at ~9.1 miles
+6 ft prominence
4,257 ft at ~11.1 miles
+5 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Magna, UT and Salt Lake City, UT, road signs point toward Reno and Temple.
Reno
10.2 mi in
|
~14m
Temple
11.2 mi in
|
~16m
About the Cities
Arriving in Salt Lake City, UT
Full guide →Salt Lake City is the capital of, and largest city in, the U.S. state of Utah. It is a destination for outdoor recreation, with nearby mountains full of hiking trails and ski resorts made famous by the 2002 Winter Olympics. It is also well known as the headquarters of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS or Mormon church). The city is set to host the Winter Olympics again in 2034. Salt Lake City has about 200,000 residents within the city limits (2019), and is the downtown hub for a metro area of over a million people. It sits on the border between the Rocky Mountains and the Great Basin, lying in the Salt Lake Valley along the Wasatch Range urban corridor, sandwiched between the Wasatch Mountains to the east and the Oquirrh Mountains and the Great Salt Lake to the west.
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 21m. Total distance: 14.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9 miles on SR 201. 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 Salt Lake City, 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: at 1.2 miles (SR 201): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Timpanogos Cave National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Salt Lake City, 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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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