Origin
Fruit Heights, UT
Morning in Fruit Heights on Friday
Local time
11:09 AM
MDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fruit Heights, UT to Ogden, UT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
15.1 mi
24 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fruit Heights, UT
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Ogden, UT
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Trip Overview
Fruit Heights to Ogden is 15.1 miles and takes about 22 minutes via SR 109 and Washington Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Mountain West region, connecting two points in Utah. Given its brief duration and lack of overnight requirements, it's an easy addition to a larger travel plan or a quick local errand. The route primarily uses surface roads, making it a straightforward drive without the complexities of interstate travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 89 | 9.7 mi | 12m |
| Washington Boulevard | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| South Mountain Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Oak Hills Drive Exit | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| 24th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 89
— 9.7 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fruit Heights, UT and Ogden, UT.
1
Start on South Mountain Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Mountain Road
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
3
Merge onto US 89
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 89
4
Take the exit onto Oak Hills Drive Exit
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
·
Oak Hills Drive Exit
Toward SR 109
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Merge onto US 89
8.6 mi
·
11 min
·
US 89
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 89
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Washington Boulevard
7
Turn left onto SR 53
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
24th Street
8
Arrive at destination
SR 53
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 14.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
6
2.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Oak Hills Drive Exit
Take the exit onto Oak Hills Drive Exit toward SR 109
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward SR 109
5
2.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 89
Merge onto US 89
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
11.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 89 / Washington Boulevard
Keep slight right at fork onto US 89 / Washington Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
14.9 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
SR 53 / 24th Street
Turn left onto SR 53 / 24th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.62 one way
$5.24 round trip
$4.41/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.74 | $5.48 |
| premium | $4.95 | $2.94 | $5.89 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $3.33 | $6.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.59 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.97 |
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.
Destination
Ogden, UT
Morning in Ogden on Friday
Local time
11:09 AM
MDT
Current temp
81°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
20 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
22m 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 entirely on surface roads, meaning you won't encounter any highway driving. The 15.1 miles are covered on local streets like SR 109 and Washington Boulevard. Expect a constant flow of local traffic and potential for frequent stops at intersections. The longest stretch without a stop is not specified, but the overall drive time of 22 minutes suggests a continuous urban or suburban cruising experience.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.7 mi on US 89.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 89 and Washington Boulevard. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 15.1 miles you will encounter 6 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 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (Oak Hills Drive Exit): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (US 89): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
4,907 ft
4,303 ft
Total Climb
494 ft
Total Descent
880 ft
Highest Point
4,907 ft
~5.4 mi in
Elevation Range
605 ft
Notable High Points
4,800 ft at ~2.7 miles
+1 ft prominence
4,907 ft at ~5.4 miles
+28 ft prominence
4,801 ft at ~12.2 miles
+53 ft prominence
About the Cities
Starting in Fruit Heights, UT
Full guide →Founded 1939
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 22m. Total distance: 15.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.7 miles on US 89. 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: Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (Oak Hills Drive Exit): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (US 89): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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