Ogden to Cedar Hills is 68.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 20 minutes via Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Utah, moving you from the Mountain West region to another part of the same region. Since it's almost entirely surface roads, expect a more local feel with traffic lights and slower speeds compared to interstate travel. It's a straightforward trip, ideal if you're looking for a short, direct connection between these two Utah cities without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
57.1 mi
1h 1m
Timpanogos Highway Commuter Lane
5.9 mi
8m
North County Boulevard
1.1 mi
2m
West Cedar Hills Drive
0.8 mi
2m
Wall Avenue
0.7 mi
1m
30th Street
0.6 mi
<1m
31st Street
0.4 mi
<1m
Timpanogos Highway
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 57.1 mi, about 1h 1m
Traffic on I-15
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 98 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~7,322 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~339 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
21.6×
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 Cedar Hills, 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
21 mi·22 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi·53 sec
Exit 284Toward SR 92: Timpanogos HighwayUse the slight right lane.
14
Turn left onto SR 92
0.3 mi·47 sec·Timpanogos Highway
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on SR 92
5.9 mi·8 min·Timpanogos Highway Commuter Lane
Toward SR 92: Timpanogos Highway Commuter Lane
16
Turn right onto SR 129
1.1 mi·2 min·North County Boulevard
17
Turn left onto West Cedar Hills Drive
0.2 mi·36 sec·West Cedar Hills Drive
18
Enter roundabout onto West Cedar Hills Drive
112 ft·2 sec·West Cedar Hills Drive
19
Continue on West Cedar Hills Drive
0.6 mi·1 min·West Cedar Hills Drive
20
Turn left onto North Sage Road West
70 ft·3 sec·North Sage Road West
21
Arrive at destination
North Sage Road West
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 34.2 miles from Ogden, 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 59.7 — 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.
6
30.7 mi into trip|~35m 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
59.7 mi into trip|~1h 6m in
Take the exit toward SR 92: Timpanogos Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 284
Toward SR 92: Timpanogos Highway
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.01 one way
$24.01 round trip
$4.47/gal25.4 MPG avg24 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.67
$12.55
$25.11
premium
$4.99
$13.42
$26.84
diesel
$5.35
$14.39
$28.77
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
20.5
0
$7.17
$3.28
Efficient EV
17.1
0
$5.98
$2.73
EV Truck/SUV
27.3
0
$9.56
$4.37
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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 May 26, 2026
Origin
Ogden, UT
Afternoon
in Ogden on Wednesday
Local time
2:00 PM
MDT
Current temp
63°F
Mostly Cloudy
SE 7 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued May 25 at 12:59PM MDT until May 27 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued May 25 at 12:43PM MDT until May 28 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Destination
Cedar Hills, UT
Afternoon
in Cedar Hills on Wednesday
Local time
2:00 PM
MDT
Current temp
57°F
Mostly Cloudy
ESE 7 to 10 mph9% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued May 25 at 12:59PM MDT until May 27 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued May 25 at 12:43PM MDT until May 28 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
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
1h 20m 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 route is entirely on surface roads, meaning you won't encounter any highway driving. The longest continuous stretch without a significant interruption is 57.1 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. You'll be navigating through local areas, so anticipate frequent intersections and varying speed limits as you transition between towns. The lack of highway means a more grounded perspective of the communities you pass through.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 57.1 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 68.3 miles you will encounter 14 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 20m. Total distance: 68.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m 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 57.1 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 10 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 Cedar Hills, 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 Cedar Hills, UT before heading back.
