Road Trips from Ogden, UT
Ogden's location sets you up for a variety of quick escapes. You've got options ranging from short, 1.3-hour drives to nearby towns with flat terrain, perfect for a day trip, all the way to longer, 5.9-hour adventures that get you into entirely different landscapes. Many of these routes pass near Timpanogos Cave National Monument, and some extend to more distant parks, giving you choices for both short jaunts and more ambitious drives.
Total Routes
31
Shortest
0.2h
With Parks Nearby
27
Under 2 hours
20 total in this range
Park City, UT
1h 21m68.2 mi one way
For a trip with some elevation change, this 1.4-hour drive to Park City is your best bet. It features high-altitude sections and climbs, distinguishing it from many of the flatter routes. It's a shorter drive than the longer southern options and offers a different kind of terrain.
Richmond, UT
1h 17m61.3 mi one way
Smithfield, UT
1h 8m55.3 mi one way
Payson, UT
1h 44m94 mi one way
This 1.7-hour drive offers a straightforward route on mostly surface roads with generally flat terrain. It's a good choice if you want a less demanding drive compared to the routes with significant climbs.
American Fork, UT
1h 16m66.8 mi one way
At 1.3 hours, this is one of the quickest options. The drive is mostly on surface roads and maintains mostly flat terrain, making it an easy day trip.
Full-day getaway
7 total in this range
Vernal, UT
3h 56m204.6 mi one way
Nephi, UT
2h 9m118.8 mi one way
This 2.2-hour drive takes you further south with 118.8 miles. It includes high-altitude sections and climbs, providing a more varied driving experience than the flatter southern routes.
East Carbon City, UT
3h 35m178.3 mi one way
If you're looking for a longer drive, this 3.6-hour, 178.3-mile route features high-altitude sections and climbs. It's a substantial trip compared to the closer destinations.
Carbonville, UT
2h 57m151.6 mi one way
Manti, UT
3h 2m159.5 mi one way
Weekend trip
Kanab, UT
6h 19m347.3 mi one way
Ivins, UT
5h 55m344.8 mi one way
This is your longest option at 5.9 hours and 344.8 miles. It's the only route that passes by Cedar Breaks National Monument and Zion National Park, in addition to Timpanogos Cave, and features high-altitude sections and climbs.
Monticello, UT
6h 17m323 mi one way
Hildale, UT
6h 4m349.3 mi one way
Browse by Mood
Park City, UT
1h 21m68.2 mi one way
Vernal, UT
3h 56m204.6 mi one way
Richmond, UT
1h 17m61.3 mi one way
Kanab, UT
6h 19m347.3 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring offers access to Timpanogos Cave National Monument on most routes, though higher elevations might still have snow.
Summer
Summer is ideal for all routes, especially those with high-altitude sections and climbs, and access to parks like Zion.
Fall
Fall foliage could enhance the drives with climbs, especially on routes heading south.
Winter
Winter driving may be affected on routes with high-altitude sections and climbs; flatter routes are generally more accessible.
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