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Trip from Clinton, UT to Logan, UT

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 5m

Distance

53.4 mi

86 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
1h 1m ★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m

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

Downtown Clinton, UT, UT

Clinton, UT

Alfo Medeiros

Downtown Logan, UT, UT

Logan, UT

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Trip Overview

Clinton, UT to Logan, UT is 53.4 miles and takes about 1h 5m via US 89, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, straightforward trip connects two points within Utah's Mountain West region. Primarily a highway-focused drive, it's ideal for a quick excursion or a transition between destinations. You'll spend most of your time on major roadways, making it an efficient journey. Consider this route if you're looking for a simple, direct path between these northern Utah communities.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 89 22 mi 28m
I 84 21.9 mi 22m
1100 South 4.5 mi 5m
West 1800 North 1.3 mi 2m
1900 West 1 mi 1m
Riverdale Road 1 mi 1m
Main Street 0.9 mi 1m
I 15 Business 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 89 — 22 mi, about 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clinton, UT and Logan, UT.

1

Start on SR 37

1.3 mi · 2 min · West 1800 North
2

At end of road, turn left onto SR 126

0.9 mi · 1 min · Main Street
Use the left lane.
3

Continue on SR 126

1.0 mi · 1 min · 1900 West
4

Turn right onto SR 26

1.0 mi · 1 min · Riverdale Road
Use the straight lane.
5

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 52 sec
Toward I 84 West: Tremonton Use the left lane.
6

Merge onto I 84

22 mi · 22 min · I 84
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit onto I 15 Business; I 84 Business

0.2 mi · 21 sec · I 15 Business; I 84 Business
Toward US 91
8

Keep slight right at fork onto I 15 Business; I 84 Business

0.3 mi · 36 sec · I 15 Business; I 84 Business
9

Merge onto US 91; I 15 Bus; I 84 Bus

4.5 mi · 5 min · 1100 South
10

Continue on US 89; US 91

22 mi · 28 min · US 89; US 91
11

Turn right onto 200 North

210 ft · 11 sec · 200 North
12

Turn left

106 ft · 13 sec
13

Turn left

73 ft · 5 sec
14

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Perry, UT, UT

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Perry, UT

27 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Farr West, UT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Perry, UT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 26.7 miles from Clinton, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.3 and 26.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
1.3 mi into trip | ~2m in | SR 126 / Main Street

At end of road, turn left onto SR 126 / Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
3.2 mi into trip | ~5m in | SR 26 / Riverdale Road

Turn right onto SR 26 / Riverdale Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
4.1 mi into trip | ~7m in

Take the ramp toward I 84 West: Tremonton

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 84 West: Tremonton
5
4.5 mi into trip | ~8m in | I 84

Merge onto I 84

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
26.6 mi into trip | ~30m in | I 15 Business; I 84 Business

Keep slight right at fork onto I 15 Business; I 84 Business

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.46 one way

$16.92 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $8.87 $17.74
premium $4.53 $9.53 $19.05
diesel $5.61 $11.79 $23.58

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 18.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 16 0 $5.61 $2.56
Efficient EV 13.4 0 $4.67 $2.14
EV Truck/SUV 21.4 0 $7.48 $3.42

Gas CO2

19 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (68% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Clinton, UT

Late night in Clinton on Sunday

Local time

1:54 AM

MDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Logan, UT

Late night in Logan on Sunday

Local time

1:54 AM

MDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

64°F

Perry, UT

27 mi in

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

5 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

1h 5m 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 drive is characterized by its 83% highway share, meaning you'll experience mostly high-speed travel on well-maintained roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 22 miles on US 89, offering a sustained period of forward momentum. While predominantly highway, the inclusion of local roads like 1100 South suggests brief transitions into more community-focused areas. Expect a consistent driving experience with minimal complexity, allowing you to cover ground efficiently.

83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22 mi on US 89.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 89 and I 84. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in near SR 126 / Main Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.4 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (SR 126 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles (SR 26 / Riverdale Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 53.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 22 miles on US 89. 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 Logan, 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 1.3 miles (SR 126 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles (SR 26 / Riverdale Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Golden Spike National Historical Park. 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 Logan, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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