Origin
Highland, UT
Late night in Highland on Tuesday
Local time
2:06 AM
MDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Highland, UT to Ogden, UT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
65.6 mi
106 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Highland, UT
Sandra Seitamaa
Ogden, UT
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Trip Overview
This 65.6-mile drive from Highland, UT to Ogden, UT will take you about 1 hour and 15 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily use Veterans Memorial Highway, Timpanogos Highway, and Timpanogos Highway Commuter Lane. With a fuel cost estimated at just $10, this route is very budget-friendly. Since there are no designated overnight stops and the drive is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility. This journey stays within the Mountain West region, offering a straightforward transition between two Utah communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 57 mi | 1h 1m |
| Timpanogos Highway Commuter Lane | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Timpanogos Highway | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Wall Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| 31st Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North 5600 West | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 24th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West 10680 North | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 57 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Highland, UT and Ogden, UT.
1
Start on West 10680 North
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
West 10680 North
2
Turn left onto North 5600 West
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North 5600 West
3
Turn left onto SR 92
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Timpanogos Highway
4
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 92
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Timpanogos Highway Commuter Lane
5
Take the ramp
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 15; US 89
39 mi
·
42 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward Salt Lake City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
18 mi
·
18 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 341
Toward SR 79: 31st Street
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn right onto SR 79
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
31st Street
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto SR 204
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Wall Avenue
11
Turn right onto 24th Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
24th Street
12
Arrive at destination
SR 53
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.8 miles from Highland, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 63.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
SR 92 / Timpanogos Highway Commuter Lane
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 92 / Timpanogos Highway Commuter Lane
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
5.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the ramp toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
6
6.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
I 15; US 89 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 15; US 89 / Veterans Memorial Highway toward Salt Lake City
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Salt Lake City
6
45.5 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
63.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m 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
$10.40 one way
$20.79 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $10.90 | $21.79 |
| premium | $4.53 | $11.70 | $23.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.48 | $28.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.89 | $3.15 |
| Efficient EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.74 | $2.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.2 | 0 | $9.18 | $4.20 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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 Tuesday
Local time
2:06 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
2 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 15m 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, with no highway mileage contributing to the total. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 57 miles along Veterans Memorial Highway. While not a high-speed journey, this route offers a consistent pace as you navigate through local roads. The drive is characterized by frequent turns and transitions, keeping you engaged without feeling overly demanding.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 57 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near SR 92 / Timpanogos Highway Commuter Lane.
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 65.6 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 1.8 miles (SR 92 / Timpanogos Highway Commuter Lane): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 5.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles (I 15; US 89 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 Highland, UT to Ogden, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Salt Lake City along the way.
Salt Lake City
6.2 mi in
|
~9m
|
via I 15; US 89
About the Cities
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 1h 15m. Total distance: 65.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 57 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 1.8 miles (SR 92 / Timpanogos Highway Commuter Lane): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 5.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles (I 15; US 89 / Veterans Memorial Highway): 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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