Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 13, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
77 mi
124 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Heber City, UT
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Ogden to Heber City is 77 miles and takes about 1 hour 29 minutes via I 84 and US 40, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Utah's Mountain West region, offering a straightforward drive. It's a convenient option if you're looking for a relatively short hop between these two areas. The majority of the route is on the highway, making it an efficient way to get from point A to point B.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 84 | 31.7 mi | 33m |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 20 mi | 21m |
| US 40 | 16.8 mi | 19m |
| Washington Boulevard | 7.4 mi | 12m |
| US 189 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 24th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
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
Averaged across 67 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Ogden, UT and Heber City, UT.
Start on SR 53
Turn right onto US 89
Take the exit
Merge onto I 84
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 80; US 189
Take the exit onto US 189
Keep slight left at fork onto US 189
Continue on US 40
Turn left
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 38.5 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.
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.
Turn right onto US 89 / Washington Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Merge onto I 84
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward I 80 West: Salt Lake City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
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
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
Regular Gas
$13.49 one way
$26.99 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.66 | $14.12 | $28.25 |
| premium | $4.98 | $15.11 | $30.22 |
| diesel | $5.97 | $18.09 | $36.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-09-07.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.1 | 0 | $8.09 | $3.70 |
| Efficient EV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.74 | $3.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.8 | 0 | $10.78 | $4.93 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Ogden on Sunday
Local time
4:16 AM
MDT
Current temp
86°F
Sunny
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued September 11 at 1:17PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Destination
Late night in Heber City on Sunday
Local time
4:16 AM
MDT
Current temp
84°F
Sunny
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued September 11 at 1:17PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
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.
You'll spend about 63% of your 77-mile drive on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch on I 84 covers 31.7 miles. After leaving the interstate system, you'll transition to US 40, which offers a more rural cruising feel. Expect a mix of speeds, with faster highway driving giving way to surface road conditions as you approach your destination.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 84 and Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. 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.
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 77 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.
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
Total Climb
2,593 ft
Total Descent
1,293 ft
Highest Point
6,893 ft
~66 mi in
Elevation Range
2,591 ft
Notable High Points
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Ogden, UT and Heber City, UT, road signs point toward Vernal and Provo.
Vernal
Provo
Founded 1846
Ogden is a historic railroad town in Utah's Wasatch Range.
Top landmarks
Founded 1859
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 77 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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