Logan, UT to Salem, UT is 136.8 miles and takes about 2h 37m via Veterans Memorial Highway and US 89, with a fuel budget near $24 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This one-day trip stays within the Mountain West region, connecting two points in Utah. The drive primarily utilizes surface roads with a portion on Veterans Memorial Highway and US 89, making it a straightforward connection between these two communities. It's a practical route for getting from point A to point B without extensive highway time.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
68.4 miles from Logan, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 18m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
103.3 mi
1h 49m
US 89
25.6 mi
31m
North Main Street
3.1 mi
6m
SR 198
1.9 mi
2m
Main Street
1.5 mi
3m
I 15 Business
0.4 mi
<1m
West 100 South
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 103.3 mi, about 1h 49m
Traffic on I-15
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 466 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~6,918 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~314 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
22×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 79 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Logan, UT and Salem, UT.
1
Start on this road
135 ft·15 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto US 89; US 91
1.2 mi·2 min·Main Street
3
Keep slight right at fork onto US 89; US 91
26 mi·31 min·US 89; US 91
Use the slight right lane.
4
Take the exit onto I 15 Business; I 84 Business
0.4 mi·40 sec·I 15 Business; I 84 Business
5
Merge onto I 15; I 84
21 mi·21 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
27 mi·29 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
8.2 mi·8 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
47 mi·50 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi·52 sec
Exit 257B-AToward US 6 East, SR 156: Spanish Fork, Main Street, PriceUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·54 sec
Exit 257AToward SR 156: Spanish ForkUse the right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
237 ft·8 sec
Toward SR 156: Spanish Fork, Salem, Main StreetUse the straight / slight left lanes.
12
Turn left onto SR 156
3.1 mi·6 min·North Main Street
13
Continue on SR 198
1.9 mi·2 min·SR 198
14
Turn left onto Main Street
0.3 mi·1 min·Main Street
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto West 100 South
23 ft·1 sec·West 100 South
16
Arrive at destination
West 100 South
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 2 hours and 37 minutes, this trip is easily completed in a single day. You might consider leaving Logan, UT in the morning to allow for a leisurely pace and a stop along the way. The route has only one designated stop, so plan your breaks accordingly. With a fuel cost estimated at $24, it's a budget-friendly option. Pay attention to the transition from Veterans Memorial Highway to US 89, as this is where the driving environment will change from higher speed to more local road conditions.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 68.4 miles from Logan, UT, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 103.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 30 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68.4 miles or 1h 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Salem, UT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Logan, UT so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Logan, UT
This is one driving day of about 136.8 miles and 2h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Logan, UT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 103.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 131.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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1.2 mi into trip|~2m in|US 89; US 91
Keep slight right at fork onto US 89; US 91
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
6
48 mi into trip|~56m 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.
8
130.6 mi into trip|~2h 25m in
Take the exit toward US 6 East, SR 156: Spanish Fork, Main Street, Price
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 257B-A
Toward US 6 East, SR 156: Spanish Fork, Main St...
8
131 mi into trip|~2h 26m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 156: Spanish Fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 257A
Toward SR 156: Spanish Fork
8
131.5 mi into trip|~2h 26m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 156: Spanish Fork, Salem, Main Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward SR 156: Spanish Fork, Salem, Main Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.98 one way
$51.96 round trip
$4.82/gal25.4 MPG avg48 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.12
$27.56
$55.12
premium
$5.35
$28.84
$57.67
diesel
$6.27
$33.75
$67.50
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.9 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
41
0
$14.36
$6.57
Efficient EV
34.2
0
$11.97
$5.47
EV Truck/SUV
54.7
0
$19.15
$8.76
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (67% 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 Oct 16, 2026
Origin
Logan, UT
Morning
in Logan on Saturday
Local time
8:25 AM
MDT
Current temp
63°F
Sunny
S 1 to 6 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 15 at 10:26PM MDT until October 16 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Destination
Salem, UT
Morning
in Salem on Saturday
Local time
8:25 AM
MDT
Current temp
70°F
Sunny
NE 0 to 7 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 15 at 10:26PM MDT until October 16 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
7 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
2h 37m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Timpanogos Cave National Monument
National Monument
The visitor center, caves, and cave tours have not yet opened for the 2026 season. Hike your way past stunning vistas to explore a hidden underground world. Taste the thrill of caving as you twist and...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
$12
near mile 113.2
Caution: Water Outage
Caution: Tickets are required to enter Timpanogos Cave
One of the greatest technological achievements of the 19th century is the completion of the first transcontinental railroad across the United States. Visitors to the park can see the location of the L...
27 mi from route
~66 min detour
$20
near mile 28.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is mostly surface roads, meaning you'll spend most of your time navigating at lower speeds. About 20% of the drive is on highways, with the longest stretch on Veterans Memorial Highway covering 103.3 miles. After this highway segment, you'll transition to surface streets like US 89 and North Main Street. Expect a consistent pace with fewer high-speed transitions compared to an all-interstate drive.
Only 20% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 103.3 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 1.2 miles in near US 89; US 91.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 136.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (US 89; US 91): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 48 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 130.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Logan is a fair-sized town and is growing rapidly, located in the Wasatch Range region of northern Utah. The town is home to Utah State University, a state school with approximately 23,000 students. Logan offers a wealth of outdoor activities, including some excellent hiking, mountain biking, sport climbing, kayaking, fly-fishing, and skiing. Luckily, Logan remains relatively undiscovered, so many of these activities can be experienced in far less crowded conditions than those found in other, similar areas of the US.
Top landmarks
•Logan Utah Temple — temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Logan, Utah, United...
•Logan Tabernacle — historic religious building in Logan, Utah, United States
•Old Main — university building in Utah State University in Logan, Utah, United States
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 37m. Total distance: 136.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 103.3 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 Salem, UT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (US 89; US 91): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 48 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 130.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Timpanogos Cave National Monument and 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 Salem, UT before heading back.
