Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
66.8 mi
107 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ogden, UT
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American Fork, UT
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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.
| 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 |
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
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Ogden, UT and American Fork, UT.
Start on SR 53
Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue
Turn right onto 25th Street
Turn left onto SR 204
Turn right onto SR 79
Continue on SR 79
Turn straight onto SR 79
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 15; I 84
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto SR 145
Continue on SR 145
Turn left onto SR 74
Arrive at destination
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.
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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 checkTop 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.
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.
Turn left onto SR 204 / Wall Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward I 15 South, I 84 East: Salt Lake City
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
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
Regular Gas
$11.74 one way
$23.49 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $12.28 | $24.56 |
| premium | $4.99 | $13.12 | $26.25 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $14.07 | $28.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Ogden on Wednesday
Local time
2:00 PM
MDT
Current temp
54°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Afternoon in American Fork on Wednesday
Local time
2:00 PM
MDT
Current temp
52°F
Mostly Clear
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
948 ft
Total Descent
645 ft
Highest Point
4,760 ft
~57.2 mi in
Elevation Range
535 ft
Notable High Points
Founded 1846
Ogden is a historic railroad town in Utah's Wasatch Range.
Top landmarks
American Fork is in the Wasatch Range, a region in north central Utah. It is on the north border of Utah Lake, about 30 miles south of Salt Lake City.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
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.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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