Drive Time
21m
Distance
14.1 mi
23 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
Photo: Zach LeBlanc
The drive from Magna, UT to Salt Lake City, UT covers 14.1 miles and takes about 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on SR 201, I 15 ALT, West Temple Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9 miles on SR 201. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.23 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
7.1 miles from Magna, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 10m into the drive .
This is a 21m highway drive covering 14.1 miles, with most of the trip on SR 201 and I 15 ALT. The longest continuous stretch is about 9 miles on SR 201.
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.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 14.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Merge onto SR 201
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
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
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
Merge onto I 15 ALT
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Between Magna, UT and Salt Lake City, UT, road signs point toward Reno and Temple.
Reno
Temple
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Magna, UT and Salt Lake City, UT.
Start on Spencer Avenue
Turn right onto Magna Main Street
Turn left onto SR 111
Take the ramp
Merge onto SR 201
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 15 ALT
Continue on I 15 ALT
Continue on SR 270
Turn right onto US 89
Turn left onto Main Street
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 14.1 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 7.1 miles or 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Salt Lake City, UT than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Magna, UT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Magna, UT
This is one driving day of about 14.1 miles and 21m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 7.1 mi from Magna, UT · 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
7 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 14.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 7.1 miles from Magna, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Salt Lake City, UT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Salt Lake City, UT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$2.23 one way
$4.47 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $2.35 | $4.70 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.51 | $5.03 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $3.13 | $6.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Evening in Magna on Saturday
Local time
7:20 PM
MDT
Current temp
35°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Evening in Salt Lake City on Saturday
Local time
7:20 PM
MDT
Current temp
43°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
44°F
Taylorsville, UT
7 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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