Ogden to Duchesne is 146.6 miles and takes about 2h 50m via Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway and US 40, with a fuel budget near $24 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Mountain West region, connecting two points in Utah. The route is primarily highway, making it a straightforward drive for a single day. It's a practical option if you're looking for a direct connection between these two cities without extensive detours.
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
73.3 miles from Ogden, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 24m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 40
86.5 mi
1h 41m
I 84
31.7 mi
33m
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
20 mi
21m
Washington Boulevard
7.4 mi
12m
US 189
0.3 mi
<1m
24th Street
0.2 mi
<1m
South 100 West Street
<0.1 mi
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Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US 40
— 86.5 mi, about 1h 41m
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 16 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~527 veh/hr typical
· worst 730
Quietest
2 AM
~75 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 67 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 Duchesne, UT.
1
Start on SR 53
0.2 mi·24 sec·24th Street
2
Turn right onto US 89
7.4 mi·12 min·Washington Boulevard
3
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward I 84 East
4
Merge onto I 84
32 mi·33 min·I 84
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·28 sec
Exit 120BToward I 80 West: Salt Lake City
6
Merge onto I 80; US 189
20 mi·21 min·Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
7
Take the exit onto US 189
0.2 mi·29 sec·US 189
Toward US 40 East, US 189 South: Heber, Vernal, Provo
8
Keep slight left at fork onto US 189
0.1 mi·17 sec·US 189
Toward US 40 East, US 189 South: Heber, Vernal, Provo
9
Continue on US 40
86 mi·1 hr 41 min·US 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto US 191
48 ft·0 sec·South 100 West Street
11
Arrive at destination
US 191
Trip Plan
Given the 2-hour 50-minute drive time, you can easily complete this trip in one day. Leaving Ogden in the morning allows ample time to reach Duchesne with daylight to spare. While there's only one suggested stop, the relatively short duration means you can be flexible with your timing. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially on the longer 86.5-mile stretch of US 40, as services might be more spaced out in that section.
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 73.3 miles from Ogden, UT, or about 1h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.5 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 32 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 73.3 miles or 1h 24m 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 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Duchesne, UT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Ogden, 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 Ogden, UT
This is one driving day of about 146.6 miles and 2h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Ogden, 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 US 40 for about 86.5 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 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 60 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|US 89 / Washington Boulevard
Turn right onto US 89 / Washington Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
7.9 mi into trip|~13m in|I 84
Merge onto I 84
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
39.6 mi into trip|~46m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 80 West: Salt Lake City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 120B
Toward I 80 West: Salt Lake City
5
59.8 mi into trip|~1h 8m in|US 189
Take the exit onto US 189 toward US 40 East, US 189 South: Heber, Vernal, Provo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 40 East, US 189 South: Heber, Vernal,...
7
60 mi into trip|~1h 8m in|US 189
Keep slight left at fork onto US 189 toward US 40 East, US 189 South: Heber, Vernal, Provo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 40 East, US 189 South: Heber, Vernal,...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.58 one way
$53.16 round trip
$4.61/gal25.4 MPG avg51 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.82
$27.84
$55.68
premium
$5.13
$29.60
$59.19
diesel
$6.28
$36.22
$72.45
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
44
0
$15.39
$7.04
Efficient EV
36.7
0
$12.83
$5.86
EV Truck/SUV
58.6
0
$20.52
$9.38
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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 19, 2026
Origin
Ogden, UT
Late night
in Ogden on Sunday
Local time
12:48 AM
MDT
Current temp
72°F
Sunny
SSE 2 to 6 mph4% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Duchesne, UT
Late night
in Duchesne on Sunday
Local time
12:48 AM
MDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
32 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
2h 50m 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...
17 mi from route
~42 min detour
$12
near mile 75.8
Park Closure: Temporary Closure - July 30th
Caution: Tickets are required to enter Timpanogos Cave
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend most of your time on the highway, with 81% of the route on major roads like I-84 and US 40. Expect an 86.5-mile stretch on US 40, which offers a good amount of rural cruising. The transition from highway to surface roads will happen gradually as you approach your destination.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 86.5 mi on US 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 40 and I 84. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 89 / Washington Boulevard.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 146.6 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.2 miles (US 89 / Washington Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles (I 84): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
7,973 ft4,303 ft
Total Climb
4,616 ft
Total Descent
3,401 ft
Highest Point
7,973 ft
~94.3 mi in
Elevation Range
3,670 ft
Notable High Points
6,667 ft at ~62.8 miles+757 ft prominence
7,973 ft at ~94.3 miles+336 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Ogden, UT and Duchesne, UT, road signs point toward Vernal and Provo.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 50m. Total distance: 146.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 86.5 miles on US 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 9 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.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 89 / Washington Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles (I 84): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 Duchesne, UT before heading back.
