This 104.4-mile drive from Ogden, UT to Genola, UT takes approximately 2 hours and travels through the Mountain West region of Utah. You'll primarily navigate Veterans Memorial Highway, Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway, and Main Street, with no highway driving. This route is perfect for a single-day trip, with an estimated fuel cost of $17. The overall feel is a turn-heavy local drive, offering a straightforward journey within the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
52.2 miles from Ogden, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 58m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
96.4 mi
1h 42m
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
2.4 mi
3m
Main Street
1.2 mi
2m
South Main Street
1 mi
3m
Wall Avenue
0.7 mi
1m
30th Street
0.6 mi
<1m
31st Street
0.4 mi
<1m
800 South
0.4 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 96.4 mi, about 1h 42m
Traffic on I-15
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 241 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~6,469 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~295 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
21.9×
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 Genola, 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
60 mi·1 hr 3 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit onto US 6
0.3 mi·46 sec·US 6
Exit 244Toward US 6 West
14
Turn right onto US 6
1.2 mi·2 min·Main Street
15
Continue on US 6
2.4 mi·3 min·Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn right
0.2 mi·47 sec
17
Turn left onto 800 South
0.4 mi·1 min·800 South
18
Turn right onto South Main Street
1.0 mi·3 min·South Main Street
19
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Trip Plan
With a 2-hour duration, this 104.4-mile trip from Ogden to Genola is easily manageable in one day, offering flexibility for when you depart. Since there are no designated stops in the data, plan your own breaks as needed. The $17 fuel cost is quite reasonable, but it’s always wise to start with a full tank. Given the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, pay close attention to navigation, especially on Veterans Memorial Highway, which constitutes the longest stretch of your journey.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 52.2 miles from Ogden, UT, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 96.4 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 23 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.2 miles or 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Genola, 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 104.4 miles and 2h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Ogden, UT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 96.4 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 38.9 — 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.
6
38.9 mi into trip|~44m 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.35 one way
$36.70 round trip
$4.47/gal25.4 MPG avg37 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.67
$19.19
$38.38
premium
$4.99
$20.51
$41.02
diesel
$5.35
$21.99
$43.98
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
31.3
0
$10.96
$5.01
Efficient EV
26.1
0
$9.14
$4.18
EV Truck/SUV
41.8
0
$14.62
$6.68
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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 30, 2026
Origin
Ogden, UT
Afternoon
in Ogden on Wednesday
Local time
2:55 PM
MDT
Current temp
53°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
SSE 5 mph74% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Genola, UT
Afternoon
in Genola on Wednesday
Local time
2:55 PM
MDT
Current temp
44°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
SSE 6 mph76% chanceLive 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
9 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 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...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
$12
near mile 68.4
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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with a 0% highway share. The roads you'll be on are Veterans Memorial Highway, Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway, and Main Street, suggesting a journey that keeps you close to local communities. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 96.4 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, meaning you'll have extended periods on this road before navigating other segments. The character is consistent, focusing on local road conditions rather than high-speed travel.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 96.4 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 104.4 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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h. Total distance: 104.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 96.4 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 14 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 Genola, 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. There are 14 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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 Genola, UT before heading back.
