Origin
Midvale, UT
Morning in Midvale on Sunday
Local time
9:09 AM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Midvale, 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
47.3 mi
76 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
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
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Midvale, UT
Harry Tucker
Ogden, UT
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 47.3-mile drive from Midvale to Ogden, Utah, is an easy day trip, taking just about 55 minutes to complete. You'll navigate primarily local roads, including Veterans Memorial Highway, Wall Avenue, and 31st Street, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this short journey is around $8, making it an economical option. Given its brevity and turn-heavy nature, this route offers a straightforward local transit experience within the Mountain West region. It's perfect for a quick hop between these two Utah communities, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 43.2 mi | 46m |
| Wall Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| 31st Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Catalpa Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 24th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Center Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Millennium Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Cottonwood Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 43.2 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Midvale, UT and Ogden, UT.
1
Start on Center Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Center Street
2
Turn right onto Locust Street
0.1 mi
·
37 sec
·
Locust Street
3
Turn left onto 2nd Avenue
308 ft
·
13 sec
·
2nd Avenue
4
Continue on Catalpa Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Catalpa Street
5
Turn right onto Millennium Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Millennium Street
6
Continue on Cottonwood Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Cottonwood Street
7
Turn left onto SR 48
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
7200 South
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 15 North, I 215 North: Salt Lake
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 15
25 mi
·
27 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward Salt Lake City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
18 mi
·
18 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 341
Toward SR 79: 31st Street
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn right onto SR 79
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
31st Street
Use the right lane.
14
Turn left onto SR 204
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Wall Avenue
15
Turn right onto 24th Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
24th Street
16
Arrive at destination
SR 53
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 23.7 miles from Midvale, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 44.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
2nd Avenue
Turn left onto 2nd Avenue
Navigation decision point
8
1.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
6
1.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 15 / 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
27.2 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
44.9 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
$7.50 one way
$14.99 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $7.86 | $15.71 |
| premium | $4.53 | $8.44 | $16.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.44 | $20.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.97 | $2.27 |
| Efficient EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.14 | $1.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.62 | $3.03 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Morning in Ogden on Sunday
Local time
9:09 AM
MDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
65°F
Farmington, UT
24 mi in
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
24 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
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 for this 47.3-mile trip, as indicated by the 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 43.2 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, suggesting most of your journey will involve navigating through towns and intersections. This means you'll be engaging with the local road network consistently, rather than cruising on high-speed interstates. The character of the drive will likely involve frequent adjustments to speed and direction as you transition between different city streets and local thoroughfares.
Only 0% 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: 43.2 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 0.4 miles in near 2nd Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 47.3 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 0.4 miles (2nd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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: 47.3 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 43.2 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 (2nd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (I 15 / 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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