Origin
Magna, UT
Night in Magna on Saturday
Local time
10:44 PM
MDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Magna, UT to West Valley 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
13m
Distance
6.4 mi
10 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
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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West Valley City, UT
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Trip Overview
Traveling between Magna and West Valley City, UT, is a quick, straightforward trip covering just 8.1 miles. You can expect to complete this drive in roughly 13 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a fuel budget of approximately $1, this commute is highly economical for travelers moving within the Mountain West region. Since there are zero planned stops, you will enjoy a direct transit that functions perfectly for local errands or quick business travel. You should view this as a practical, low-effort connection between two neighboring Utah communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 3500 South | 4.9 mi | 9m |
| Spencer Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Katherine Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 4800 West | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 3650 South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Atlas Way | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
3500 South
— 4.9 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Magna, UT and West Valley City, UT.
1
Start on Spencer Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Spencer Avenue
2
Continue on Katherine Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Katherine Drive
3
At end of road, turn left onto 3500 South
4.9 mi
·
9 min
·
3500 South
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto 4800 West
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
4800 West
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto 3650 South
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
3650 South
6
Turn right onto Atlas Way
464 ft
·
16 sec
·
Atlas Way
7
Arrive at destination
Atlas Way
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 6.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
3500 South
At end of road, turn left onto 3500 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
5.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
4800 West
Turn right onto 4800 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
6.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
3650 South
Turn left onto 3650 South
Navigation decision point
4
6.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Atlas Way
Turn right onto Atlas Way
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.01 one way
$2.03 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $1.06 | $2.13 |
| premium | $4.53 | $1.14 | $2.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.41 | $2.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.67 | $0.31 |
| Efficient EV | 1.6 | 0 | $0.56 | $0.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.90 | $0.41 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
West Valley City, UT
Night in West Valley City on Saturday
Local time
10:44 PM
MDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
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
7 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
13m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features a zero-percent highway share. You will navigate primarily via Katherine Drive, 3500 South, and 4800 West to reach your destination. Because the journey is entirely local, the road's personality is defined by urban street navigation and frequent turns. There are no long, uninterrupted stretches to speak of, so stay alert for changing traffic patterns as you transition between these specific local arteries. Driving here requires steady attention to suburban road infrastructure rather than long-distance highway stamina.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.9 mi on 3500 South.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near 3500 South.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 13m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (3500 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles (4800 West): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles (3650 South): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
4,418 ft
4,279 ft
Total Climb
165 ft
Total Descent
138 ft
Highest Point
4,418 ft
~0.9 mi in
Elevation Range
139 ft
Notable High Points
4,418 ft at ~0.9 miles
+6 ft prominence
4,322 ft at ~3.7 miles
+6 ft prominence
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
This is a super quick, 13-minute drive, perfect for a same-day round trip if you're looking to stay close to home. With only 6.4 miles, you'll be back before you know it.
Family Friendly
This 6.4-mile trip is incredibly short and should be a breeze with kids, taking only about 13 minutes. The turn-heavy nature might require a bit more attention, but the short duration makes it manageable.
Solo Traveler
At just 6.4 miles and 13 minutes, this route is practically a quick errand. It's a comfortable solo distance, offering no challenge for a lone traveler.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
This 6.4-mile, 13-minute route is a great way to build confidence. It's mostly local roads with a complexity rating of 3/10, making it very manageable for a first-time driver.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.9 miles on 3500 South. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.9 miles (3500 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles (4800 West): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles (3650 South): Navigation decision point.
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 West Valley 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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