Origin
Granite, UT
Late night in Granite on Sunday
Local time
1:56 AM
MDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Granite, UT to Ogden, 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
55.5 mi
89 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Granite, UT
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Ogden, UT
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Trip Overview
This 55.5-mile drive from Granite, UT to Ogden, UT will take you about 1 hour and 5 minutes. It's a straightforward trip that's perfect for a day trip, with no need for an overnight stop. You'll primarily be on Veterans Memorial Highway and Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $9, making it an economical option. This route is a local drive with some turns, so keep your eyes peeled as you navigate. Since both the origin and destination are in the Mountain West region, you'll experience consistent scenery throughout.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 36.6 mi | 39m |
| Belt Route | 5.1 mi | 5m |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| Wasatch Boulevard | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Wall Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| 31st Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 6200 South | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| 24th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 36.6 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Granite, UT and Ogden, UT.
1
Start on 9800 South
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
9800 South
2
Continue on Old Wasatch Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Old Wasatch Boulevard
3
At end of road, turn right onto SR 209
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Little Cottonwood Road
4
Turn left onto Wasatch Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Wasatch Boulevard
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left
269 ft
·
9 sec
Toward SR 210
Use the left lane.
6
Turn straight onto SR 210
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Wasatch Boulevard
7
Continue on SR 190
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
6200 South
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 215 North: Belt Route
9
Merge onto I 215
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Belt Route
10
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 80
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 15; I 80
19 mi
·
20 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward Salt Lake City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
18 mi
·
18 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 341
Toward SR 79: 31st Street
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn right onto SR 79
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
31st Street
Use the right lane.
16
Turn left onto SR 204
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Wall Avenue
17
Turn right onto 24th Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
24th Street
18
Arrive at destination
SR 53
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.8 miles from Granite, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 53.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
SR 209 / Little Cottonwood Road
At end of road, turn right onto SR 209 / Little Cottonwood Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Wasatch Boulevard
Turn left onto Wasatch Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Turn left toward SR 210
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward SR 210
6
10.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
53.2 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Take the exit toward SR 79: 31st Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 341
Toward SR 79: 31st Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.79 one way
$17.59 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $9.22 | $18.44 |
| premium | $4.53 | $9.90 | $19.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.25 | $24.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.4 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 | 16.7 | 0 | $5.83 | $2.66 |
| Efficient EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.86 | $2.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.2 | 0 | $7.77 | $3.55 |
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.
Destination
Ogden, UT
Late night in Ogden on Sunday
Local time
1:56 AM
MDT
Current temp
62°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, rather than a monotonous interstate experience. While you'll spend 0% of your time on major highways, you will encounter stretches on Veterans Memorial Highway and Belt Route. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll cover is 36.6 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. This drive involves navigating local roads, so be prepared for more frequent adjustments to your steering and speed compared to a highway cruise.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 36.6 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near SR 209 / Little Cottonwood Road.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 55.5 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.4 miles (SR 209 / Little Cottonwood Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.5 miles (Wasatch Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Granite, UT to Ogden, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Salt Lake City along the way.
Salt Lake City
16.6 mi in
|
~21m
|
via I 15; I 80
About the Cities
Arriving in Ogden, UT
Full guide →Ogden is a historic railroad town in Utah's Wasatch Range.
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 1h 5m. Total distance: 55.5 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.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 36.6 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. 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 Ogden, 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 0.4 miles (SR 209 / Little Cottonwood Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.5 miles (Wasatch Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Timpanogos Cave National Monument. 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 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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