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Trip from Ogden, UT to Kanab, UT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 19m
Distance
347.3 mi
559 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$63
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 7m
★
6 AM
6h 19m
8 AM
6h 44m
10 AM
6h 28m
12 PM
6h 25m
3 PM
6h 29m
5 PM
6h 43m
8 PM
6h 12m
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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Kanab, UT
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Trip Overview
Ogden to Kanab is 347.3 miles and takes about 6h 19m via US 89, with a fuel budget near $53 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Utah, traversing the Mountain West region from start to finish. Expect a primarily surface road experience, offering a more grounded perspective of the landscape compared to interstate travel. With a single recommended day, this route is well-suited for a straightforward drive where you can focus on the scenery unfolding along the way. It's a solid choice if you're looking for an efficient way to connect these two points in Utah.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
173.7 miles from Ogden, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 58m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 246.8 mi | 4h 8m |
| US 89 | 70.4 mi | 1h 30m |
| SR 20 | 20.5 mi | 24m |
| Center Street | 6.8 mi | 8m |
| Wall Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 30th Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| 31st Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 25th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 246.8 mi, about 4h 8m
Traffic on I-15
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 518 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~5,568 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~261 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
21.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 79 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 Kanab, UT.
1
Start on SR 53
0.1 mi
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19 sec
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24th Street
2
Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
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Lincoln Avenue
3
Turn right onto 25th Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
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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
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30th Street
6
Continue on SR 79
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
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30th Street
7
Turn straight onto SR 79
0.4 mi
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46 sec
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31st Street
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 15 South, I 84 East: Salt Lake City
Use the left lane.
9
Merge onto I 15; I 84
0.7 mi
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44 sec
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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
210 mi
·
3 hr 30 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 95
Toward SR 20: Panguitch, Kanab
14
Turn left onto SR 20
20 mi
·
24 min
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SR 20
15
At end of road, turn right onto US 89
9.2 mi
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10 min
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US 89
16
Continue on US 89
0.9 mi
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1 min
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US 89
17
Turn left onto US 89
6.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Center Street
Use the left lane.
18
Keep slight right at fork onto US 89
23 mi
·
28 min
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US 89
19
Continue on US 89
37 mi
·
49 min
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US 89
20
Continue on US 89
190 ft
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5 sec
·
100 East
21
Arrive at destination
US 89
Trip Plan
Plan to leave Ogden in the morning to make the most of the 6-hour drive time and arrive in Kanab with daylight to spare. Since this is a single-day route at around 347 miles, you can take your time with one main stop if needed, or push through if you prefer. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longer stretches on surface roads where stations might be less frequent. The estimated fuel cost is $53, so budget accordingly. Pay attention to posted speed limits, as they can vary on US 89 and SR 20.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 173.7 miles from Ogden, UT, or about 2h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 246.8 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 76 miles or 1h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 173.7 miles or 2h 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 5h 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kanab, 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 347.3 miles and 6h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 76 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 246.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
174 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 76 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 173.7 miles from Ogden, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 246.8 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Rest Area
0 mi from route
Flying J - Beaver
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Shingle Creek Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Walmart Parking Lot
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.2 mi from route
Trailers Plus Salt Lake City
0.3 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.3 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.3 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.6 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.9 mi from route
Service Plaza
1.4 mi from route
Service Plaza
1.5 mi from route
Service Plaza
1.5 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
1.5 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
1.7 mi from route
Sapp Brothers Travel Center
2 mi from route
Rest Area
2.2 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 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
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~1m in
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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
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~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
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~5m in
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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
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~35m in
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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
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~44m in
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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
$62.56 one way
$125.11 round trip
$4.58/gal
25.4 MPG avg
122 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.78 | $65.33 | $130.66 |
| premium | $5.11 | $69.82 | $139.63 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $84.49 | $168.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$63
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$88–$113
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 121.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 104.2 | 1 | $36.47 | $16.67 |
| Efficient EV | 86.8 | 0 | $30.39 | $13.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 138.9 | 1 | $48.62 | $22.23 |
Gas CO2
122 kg
EV CO2
41 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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.
Origin
Ogden, UT
Morning in Ogden on Sunday
Local time
10:36 AM
MDT
Current temp
45°F
Mostly Clear
SE 2 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Kanab, UT
Morning in Kanab on Sunday
Local time
10:36 AM
MDT
Current temp
47°F
Slight Chance Light Rain
NNE 7 mph
17% chance
Live forecast
32°F
Beaver, UT
174 mi in
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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 19m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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...
8 mi from route
~21 min detour
$12
near mile 71.9
Caution: Tickets are required to enter Timpanogos Cave
Bryce Canyon National Park
National Park
Hoodoos (irregular columns of rock) exist on every continent, but here is the largest concentration found anywhere on Earth. Situated along a high plateau at the top of the Grand Staircase, the park's...
15 mi from route
~39 min detour
$35
near mile 287.5
View on nps.gov
Cedar Breaks National Monument
National Monument
Crowning the Grand Staircase, Cedar Breaks sits at over 10,000 feet and looks down into a half-mile deep geologic amphitheater. Come wander among timeless bristlecone pines, stand in lush meadows of w...
21 mi from route
~52 min detour
$10
near mile 299.4
View on nps.gov
Zion National Park
National Park
Follow the paths where people have walked for thousands of years. Gaze up at massive sandstone cliffs of cream, pink, and red that soar into a brilliant blue sky. Experience the tall, stretching walls...
23 mi from route
~57 min detour
$35
near mile 323.4
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly surface roads, with about 26% on highways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 246.8 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway before transitioning. Following this, you'll navigate on US 89 and SR 20. Expect a more rural cruising feel for most of the trip, with fewer exits and a more consistent pace once you leave the highway sections. This means less merging and more continuous travel on local roads.
Only 26% 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: 246.8 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 Effort
7/10
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 347.3 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
7,049 ft
4,245 ft
Total Climb
3,186 ft
Total Descent
2,518 ft
Highest Point
7,049 ft
~297.7 mi in
Elevation Range
2,804 ft
Notable High Points
5,169 ft at ~148.9 miles
+1 ft prominence
6,204 ft at ~223.3 miles
+203 ft prominence
7,049 ft at ~297.7 miles
+570 ft prominence
About the Cities
Starting in Ogden, UT
Full guide →Founded 1846
Ogden is a historic railroad town in Utah's Wasatch Range.
Top landmarks
- • Union Station — railway station in Ogden, Utah, United States
- • Weber Stake Relief Society Building — former community center in Ogden, Utah, now used as history museum
- • Ogden High School — historic public high school in Ogden, Utah, United States
Arriving in Kanab, UT
Full guide →Founded 1864
Kanab is a small town in the Canyon Country region of the state of Utah, in the United States of America. It is famous for its past use as a backdrop for many famous western movies as well as a good base for exploring the surrounding area. It is also well known as the home of Best Friends Animal Society. Destinations within driving distance include Zion National Park and the north rim of the Grand Canyon as well as Las Vegas.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 19m. Total distance: 347.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 19m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 246.8 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 20 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 Kanab, 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. There are 20 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, Bryce Canyon National Park and Cedar Breaks National Monument (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.3 hours each way, a round trip means 12.6 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Kanab, UT before the return drive.
How this page is built
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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