If you are planning a trip from Ogden to East Carbon City, expect a 178.3-mile journey that takes approximately 3 hours and 35 minutes of driving time. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking overnight accommodations unless you prefer a slower pace. You will navigate through the Mountain West, utilizing a mix of the Veterans Memorial Highway, the Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway, and SR 123. Budgeting about $28 for fuel should cover your travel costs comfortably. It is a straightforward trek that trades long-haul interstate monotony for a more localized, turn-heavy experience through the heart of Utah.
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
89.2 miles from Ogden, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 39m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
83.3 mi
1h 29m
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
76.1 mi
1h 32m
SR 123
8.4 mi
14m
US 6
3.7 mi
5m
East Main Street
1.7 mi
3m
Wall Avenue
0.7 mi
1m
State Street
0.7 mi
<1m
30th Street
0.6 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 83.3 mi, about 1h 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ogden, UT and East Carbon City, UT.
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Start on SR 53
0.1 mi·19 sec·24th Street
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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.
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Merge onto I 15; I 84
0.7 mi·44 sec·Veterans Memorial Highway
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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
47 mi·50 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi·52 sec
Exit 257B-AToward US 6 East, SR 156: Spanish Fork, Main Street, PriceUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·23 sec
Exit 257BToward US 6 East: PriceUse the straight lane.
Since this is a manageable one-day drive, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time based on your personal preference. Aim to complete your single planned stop strategically to break up the 3-hour and 35-minute duration, ensuring you stay fresh for the more technical, turn-heavy portions of the route. Given the significant distance covered on local roads, keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before leaving the major highway stretches to avoid any unnecessary stress. Because this is a turn-heavy route, prioritize checking your tire pressure and vehicle maintenance before departing Ogden. This preparation will make navigating the local road segments much smoother as you head toward East Carbon City.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 89.2 miles from Ogden, UT, or about 1h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 83.3 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 39 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 89.2 miles or 1h 39m 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 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Carbon City, 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 178.3 miles and 3h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 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 Veterans Memorial Highway for about 83.3 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 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 86.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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
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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.
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85.8 mi into trip|~1h 34m in
Take the exit toward US 6 East, SR 156: Spanish Fork, Main Street, Price
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 257B-A
Toward US 6 East, SR 156: Spanish Fork, Main St...
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86.2 mi into trip|~1h 35m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 6 East: Price
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Exit 257B
Toward US 6 East: Price
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.25 one way
$56.51 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg62 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$29.62
$59.23
premium
$4.53
$31.81
$63.61
diesel
$5.61
$39.37
$78.73
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 62.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
53.5
0
$18.72
$8.56
Efficient EV
44.6
0
$15.60
$7.13
EV Truck/SUV
71.3
0
$24.96
$11.41
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (66% 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 Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Ogden, UT
Night
in Ogden on Saturday
Local time
10:41 PM
MDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
East Carbon City, UT
Night
in East Carbon City on Saturday
Local time
10:41 PM
MDT
Current temp
46°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
16 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
3h 35m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a road trip defined by its technical nature rather than high-speed interstate cruising, as only 7% of your travel occurs on major highways. You will spend the bulk of your time navigating local roads that demand your full attention behind the wheel. The longest uninterrupted section covers 83.3 miles along the Veterans Memorial Highway, providing a brief period of consistency before the route transitions into more frequent turns. As you progress toward East Carbon City, the character of the drive shifts, requiring you to stay alert through the winding segments of the Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway. It is an engaging drive for those who prefer an active, hands-on experience over a passive highway slog.
Only 7% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 83.3 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
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 178.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
7,287 ft4,254 ft
Total Climb
3,880 ft
Total Descent
1,875 ft
Highest Point
7,287 ft
~127.4 mi in
Elevation Range
3,033 ft
Notable High Points
4,404 ft at ~12.7 miles+102 ft prominence
4,584 ft at ~63.7 miles+4 ft prominence
7,287 ft at ~127.4 miles+907 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Ogden, UT to East Carbon City, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Price along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 35m. Total distance: 178.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 83.3 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 East Carbon City, UT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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.
Possible but tiring. At 3.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.2 hours — manageable with a long break at East Carbon City, UT, but most travelers stay overnight.
