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Trip from Brigham City, UT to Ogden, 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

30m

Distance

24.3 mi

39 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 28m ★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m

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

city in Box Elder County, Utah, United States

Brigham City, UT

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city in and county seat of Weber County, Utah, United States

Ogden, UT

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Trip Overview

Brigham City to Ogden is 24.3 miles and takes about 30m via Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Utah's Mountain West region, making it a simple transition between two nearby cities. Expect a drive that involves several turns as you navigate local roads to reach your destination. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick, no-fuss journey, perfect for when you just need to get from point A to point B without extensive planning.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway 17.4 mi 17m
1100 South 2 mi 2m
21st Street 1.9 mi 3m
Main Street 1.6 mi 3m
Wall Avenue 0.4 mi <1m
I 15 Business 0.4 mi <1m
24th Street 0.3 mi <1m
East 20 South <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Highway — 17.4 mi, about 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brigham City, UT and Ogden, UT.

1

Start on East 20 South

73 ft · 10 sec · East 20 South
2

Turn left onto I 15 Bus; I 84 Bus; SR 13

1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street
3

Turn right onto US 91; I 15 Bus; I 84 Bus

2.0 mi · 2 min · 1100 South
4

Take the exit onto I 15 Business; I 84 Business

0.4 mi · 40 sec · I 15 Business; I 84 Business
5

Merge onto I 15; I 84

17 mi · 17 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec
Exit 343 Toward SR 104: 21st Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Turn left onto SR 104

1.9 mi · 3 min · 21st Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
8

Turn right onto SR 204

0.4 mi · 50 sec · Wall Avenue
9

Turn left onto 24th Street

0.3 mi · 35 sec · 24th Street
10

Arrive at destination

SR 53

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 23.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | I 15 Bus; I 84 Bus; SR 13 / Main Street

Turn left onto I 15 Bus; I 84 Bus; SR 13 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

5
4 mi into trip | ~7m in | I 15; I 84 / Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge onto I 15; I 84 / Veterans Memorial Highway

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
21.4 mi into trip | ~24m in

Take the exit toward SR 104: 21st Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 343 Toward SR 104: 21st Street
5
21.7 mi into trip | ~25m in | SR 104 / 21st Street

Turn left onto SR 104 / 21st Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.
4
23.6 mi into trip | ~29m in | SR 204 / Wall Avenue

Turn right onto SR 204 / Wall Avenue

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.85 one way

$7.70 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $4.04 $8.07
premium $4.53 $4.33 $8.67
diesel $5.61 $5.37 $10.73

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 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 7.3 0 $2.55 $1.17
Efficient EV 6.1 0 $2.13 $0.97
EV Truck/SUV 9.7 0 $3.40 $1.56

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 20, 2026

Origin

Brigham City, UT

Late night in Brigham City on Tuesday

Local time

4:34 AM

MDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Ogden, UT

Late night in Ogden on Tuesday

Local time

4:34 AM

MDT

Current temp

60°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

1 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

30m 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?

This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you won't be on a single highway for the entire 24.3 miles. With a highway share of only 2, expect to engage with city streets and local thoroughfares like 1100 South and 21st Street. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 17.4 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before transitioning back to navigating intersections. This drive requires your attention to road signs and navigation as you make your way through the landscape.

Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.4 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

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 early in the drive near I 15 Bus; I 84 Bus; SR 13 / Main Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 30m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (I 15 Bus; I 84 Bus; SR 13 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (I 15; I 84 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Starting in Brigham City, UT

Full guide →

Brigham City is a city in Utah known for its peaches. It holds an annual celebration called Peach Days on the second weekend in September. It is a good base for visiting the Golden Spike National Historic Park where the American transcontinental railroad was completed. It is an important center for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the Mormons).

Arriving in Ogden, UT

Full guide →

Founded 1846

Ogden is a historic railroad town in Utah's Wasatch Range.

Top landmarks

  • Ogden High School — historic public high school in Ogden, Utah, United States
  • Peery's Egyptian Theater — movie theater in Ogden, Utah, United States
  • Dennis A. Smyth House — historic house in Ogden, Utah, United States

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 30m. Total distance: 24.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

30m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (2%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 17.4 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. 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: near the start (I 15 Bus; I 84 Bus; SR 13 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (I 15; I 84 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ogden, 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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