Ogden to Manti is 159.5 miles and takes about 3h 2m via Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $28 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Utah, moving from the Mountain West region to another part of the Mountain West. Most of this trip is on surface roads, making it a good option if you prefer a more relaxed pace over highway speeds. With just one recommended stop and a relatively short drive time, you can easily complete this route in a single day, giving you flexibility in your schedule.
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
79.8 miles from Ogden, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 26m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
116.1 mi
2h 1m
100 North
20.9 mi
28m
US 89
11.6 mi
16m
15950 North
6.9 mi
8m
Wall Avenue
0.7 mi
1m
Main Street
0.7 mi
1m
30th Street
0.6 mi
<1m
31st Street
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 116.1 mi, about 2h 1m
Traffic on I-15
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 482 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~6,485 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~295 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
22×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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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 Manti, UT.
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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
80 mi·1 hr 22 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi·47 sec
Exit 225Toward SR 132
14
Turn sharp left onto SR 132
21 mi·28 min·100 North
15
Continue on SR 132
0.7 mi·1 min·Main Street
16
Turn right onto SR 132
0.4 mi·54 sec·400 East
17
Continue on SR 132
6.9 mi·8 min·15950 North
18
Turn right onto US 89
12 mi·16 min·US 89
19
Turn left onto 200 North
41 ft·1 sec·200 North
20
Arrive at destination
200 North
Trip Plan
For this 3-hour drive, leaving in the morning is best to maximize daylight and allow for any unexpected delays. Since the drive is short, you have the flexibility to take your time and make a single stop, perhaps around the halfway point. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is $28, and it's always wise to fill up before heading into potentially less populated stretches. The majority of this route is on surface roads, so be mindful of local speed limits and traffic signals.
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 79.8 miles from Ogden, UT, or about 1h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 116.1 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 35 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 79.8 miles or 1h 26m 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 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Manti, 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 159.5 miles and 3h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 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 116.1 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 13
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.
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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
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
$27.66 one way
$55.32 round trip
$4.41/gal25.4 MPG avg56 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$28.93
$57.86
premium
$4.95
$31.08
$62.17
diesel
$5.60
$35.16
$70.32
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: 55.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
47.9
0
$16.75
$7.66
Efficient EV
39.9
0
$13.96
$6.38
EV Truck/SUV
63.8
0
$22.33
$10.21
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 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 Aug 26, 2026
Origin
Ogden, UT
Morning
in Ogden on Friday
Local time
8:00 AM
MDT
Current temp
96°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 5 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Manti, UT
Morning
in Manti on Friday
Local time
8:00 AM
MDT
Current temp
90°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 6 mph16% 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
6 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 2m 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
~18 min detour
$12
near mile 66
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?
This route is predominantly surface roads, with only about 7% of the drive on highways. You'll experience a long stretch of 116.1 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway before transitioning to other roads. Expect to navigate through more populated areas and then transition to less urban cruising, given the surface road profile. The drive is primarily within populated areas, not extensive rural stretches or high-speed highway travel.
Only 7% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 116.1 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near SR 204 / Wall Avenue.
Driving Effort6/10
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 159.5 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.4 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 3h 2m. Total distance: 159.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 116.1 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 Manti, 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.
Yes — Timpanogos Cave National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Manti, UT, but most travelers stay overnight.
