Ogden to American Fork is 66.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 16 minutes via Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Utah, connecting two points in the Mountain West region. It's a straightforward trip primarily on surface roads, making it a convenient option for a quick transit or a leisurely half-day excursion. You won't encounter major highways on this route, so expect a steady pace through local areas. Consider this for a simple, direct connection between these two Utah cities.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
62.7 mi
1h 7m
Main Street
1.3 mi
3m
Wall Avenue
0.7 mi
1m
30th Street
0.6 mi
<1m
31st Street
0.4 mi
<1m
25th Street
0.1 mi
<1m
Lincoln Avenue
0.1 mi
<1m
24th Street
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 62.7 mi, about 1h 7m
Traffic on I-15
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 114 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~7,383 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~336 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
22×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 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 Ogden, UT and American Fork, UT.
1
Start on SR 53
0.1 mi·19 sec·24th Street
2
Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue
0.1 mi·24 sec·Lincoln Avenue
3
Turn right onto 25th Street
0.1 mi·28 sec·25th Street
4
Turn left onto SR 204
0.7 mi·1 min·Wall Avenue
Use the left / right lanes.
5
Turn right onto SR 79
136 ft·2 sec·30th Street
6
Continue on SR 79
0.6 mi·55 sec·30th Street
7
Turn straight onto SR 79
0.4 mi·46 sec·31st Street
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·48 sec
Toward I 15 South, I 84 East: Salt Lake CityUse the left lane.
9
Merge onto I 15; I 84
0.7 mi·44 sec·Veterans Memorial Highway
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
27 mi·29 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
8.2 mi·8 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
26 mi·28 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi·14 sec
Exit 278Toward SR 145: American Fork, Main StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·20 sec
Toward American Fork, Main StreetUse the straight lane.
15
Merge onto SR 145
179 ft·2 sec·Main Street
16
Continue on SR 145
1.2 mi·3 min·Main Street
17
Turn left onto SR 74
44 ft·1 sec·100 East
Use the left lane.
18
Arrive at destination
SR 74
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 33.4 miles from Ogden, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 62.7 miles.
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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 65.3 — 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 204 / Wall Avenue
Turn left onto SR 204 / Wall Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
8
2.2 mi into trip|~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 15 South, I 84 East: Salt Lake City
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 15 South, I 84 East: Salt Lake City
6
3.2 mi into trip|~5m 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
65.2 mi into trip|~1h 12m in
Take the exit toward SR 145: American Fork, Main Street
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 278
Toward SR 145: American Fork, Main Street
9
65.3 mi into trip|~1h 12m in
Keep slight left at fork toward American Fork, Main Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward American Fork, Main Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.41 one way
$20.82 round trip
$3.96/gal25.4 MPG avg23 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.17
$10.97
$21.95
premium
$4.47
$11.77
$23.53
diesel
$4.80
$12.61
$25.23
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
20
0
$7.01
$3.21
Efficient EV
16.7
0
$5.85
$2.67
EV Truck/SUV
26.7
0
$9.35
$4.28
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.
Forecast as of Jul 10, 2026
Origin
Ogden, UT
Morning
in Ogden on Sunday
Local time
10:42 AM
MDT
Current temp
100°F
Sunny
SE 3 to 7 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 10 at 7:01AM MDT until July 13 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 10 at 7:01AM MDT until July 14 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Destination
American Fork, UT
Morning
in American Fork on Sunday
Local time
10:42 AM
MDT
Current temp
101°F
Sunny
S 6 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 10 at 7:01AM MDT until July 13 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 10 at 7:01AM MDT until July 14 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
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
1 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
1h 16m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is almost entirely on surface roads, with no highway driving to speak of. The longest stretch on a single road is 62.7 miles along Veterans Memorial Highway. You'll notice the extensive use of local streets like Main Street and Wall Avenue, indicating a more urban or suburban driving experience with frequent intersections and changes in speed limits. Expect to navigate through towns rather than bypass them.
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: 62.7 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 204 / Wall Avenue.
Driving Effort9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.8 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 204 / Wall Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.2 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 66.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m 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 62.7 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 11 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 American Fork, 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 204 / Wall Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.2 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 American Fork, UT before heading back.
