Origin
Kearns, UT
Late night in Kearns on Sunday
Local time
1:34 AM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kearns, 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
55m
Distance
46.8 mi
75 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kearns, UT
Miles Rothoerl
Ogden, UT
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Trip Overview
This 46.8-mile drive from Kearns, UT to Ogden, UT is a straightforward, local journey that can easily be completed in about 55 minutes. With no highway driving involved, it's best suited as a single-day trip, making it ideal for a quick errand or a short excursion. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $7, which is quite budget-friendly. You'll navigate primarily through local streets like Veterans Memorial Highway and 4700 South, offering a true feel for the communities you're passing through within the Mountain West region. This route is designed for practicality rather than scenic grandeur, so plan accordingly.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 27.9 mi | 29m |
| Belt Route | 13.3 mi | 14m |
| 4700 South | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Wall Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| 31st Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 4715 South | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 4420 West | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 24th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 27.9 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kearns, UT and Ogden, UT.
1
Start on 5015 South
28 ft
·
3 sec
·
5015 South
2
Turn right onto 4420 West
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
4420 West
3
At end of road, turn right onto 4715 South
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
4715 South
4
Continue on 4700 South
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
4700 South
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward I 215 North
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 215
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Belt Route
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 215
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Belt Route
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 15
10 mi
·
10 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
18 mi
·
18 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 341
Toward SR 79: 31st Street
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn right onto SR 79
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
31st Street
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left onto SR 204
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Wall Avenue
13
Turn right onto 24th Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
24th Street
14
Arrive at destination
SR 53
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.4 miles from Kearns, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 44.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
4715 South
At end of road, turn right onto 4715 South
Navigation decision point
5
2.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp toward I 215 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 215 North
6
14.2 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
I 215 / Belt Route
Keep slight right at fork onto I 215 / Belt Route
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
6
26.8 mi into trip
|
~32m 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
44.5 mi into trip
|
~51m 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
$7.42 one way
$14.83 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $7.77 | $15.55 |
| premium | $4.53 | $8.35 | $16.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.33 | $20.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14 | 0 | $4.91 | $2.25 |
| Efficient EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.55 | $3.00 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
1:34 AM
MDT
Current temp
58°F
Mostly Sunny
WNW 7 mph
12% chance
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
6 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
55m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 a 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 27.9 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, giving you a solid period of consistent driving before you'll need to make turns. The experience will be characterized by navigating through towns and cityscapes rather than open highways. This means you'll be managing traffic lights and local intersections frequently, so keep your attention focused on the road conditions and surrounding environment. It's a very grounded, community-level driving experience.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.9 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 0.5 miles in near 4715 South.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 46.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (4715 South): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 14.2 miles (I 215 / Belt Route): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 55m. Total distance: 46.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m 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 27.9 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 0.5 miles (4715 South): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 14.2 miles (I 215 / Belt Route): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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