Ogden to Monroe is 210.6 miles and takes about 3h 48m via Veterans Memorial Highway and I-70, with a fuel budget near $37 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Mountain West region, crossing from Utah into Utah. The profile suggests mostly surface roads, meaning you'll likely experience a more grounded, local feel rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. With a single day recommended and a relatively short duration, this route is ideal for a quick transit or a leisurely exploration of the areas between these two points.
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
105.3 miles from Ogden, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 51m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
152.8 mi
2h 36m
State Street
24.4 mi
29m
I 70
16.5 mi
15m
Main Street
4.2 mi
6m
SR 118
3.7 mi
5m
SR 24
2.4 mi
2m
West Main Street
1.3 mi
2m
Wall Avenue
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 152.8 mi, about 2h 36m
Traffic on I-15
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 490 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~6,250 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~286 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
21.9×
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 Monroe, 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
116 mi·1 hr 57 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi·29 sec
Exit 188Toward US 50 East: Scipio
14
Turn left onto US 50
0.7 mi·1 min·US 50
15
Turn right onto US 50
24 mi·29 min·State Street
Use the right lane.
16
Turn right onto SR 260
4.2 mi·6 min·Main Street
17
At end of road, turn right onto SR 24
2.4 mi·2 min·SR 24
18
Turn right onto SR 259
0.3 mi·30 sec·SR 259
19
Take the exit
0.4 mi·53 sec
Toward I 70 West: Richfield
20
Merge onto I 70; US 89
16 mi·15 min·I 70; US 89
21
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Toward Elsinore, Monroe
22
Turn left onto SR 258
309 ft·5 sec·Elsinore Road
23
Continue on SR 258
1.3 mi·2 min·West Main Street
24
Turn right onto West 3000 North
0.5 mi·1 min·West 3000 North
25
Turn right onto SR 118
3.7 mi·5 min·SR 118
26
Turn left onto East 100 South
169 ft·7 sec·East 100 South
27
Arrive at destination
East 100 South
Trip Plan
For this roughly 3 hour 48 minute drive, consider leaving mid-morning to avoid early rush hour and arrive with plenty of daylight. Since it's a single-day trip, you have flexibility with stops; the data indicates only one recommended stop, so plan for that or add your own as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longer 152.8-mile stretch on Veterans Memorial Highway, as services might be more spread out. The fuel cost estimate of $37 is a good baseline for budgeting.
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 105.3 miles from Ogden, UT, or about 1h 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 152.8 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 46 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 105.3 miles or 1h 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Monroe, 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 210.6 miles and 3h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 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 152.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 105.3 miles from Ogden, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 152.8 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 21
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
$36.52 one way
$73.05 round trip
$4.41/gal25.4 MPG avg74 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$38.20
$76.40
premium
$4.95
$41.04
$82.08
diesel
$5.60
$46.42
$92.85
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 73.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
63.2
0
$22.11
$10.11
Efficient EV
52.7
0
$18.43
$8.42
EV Truck/SUV
84.2
1
$29.48
$13.48
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 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 Sep 1, 2026
Origin
Ogden, UT
Late night
in Ogden on Friday
Local time
5:27 AM
MDT
Current temp
84°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 9 mph21% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued September 1 at 2:36PM MDT until September 1 at 3:45PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued September 1 at 1:55PM MDT until September 1 at 3:30PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Destination
Monroe, UT
Late night
in Monroe on Friday
Local time
5:27 AM
MDT
Current temp
80°F
Sunny
S 16 mph6% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued September 1 at 2:36PM MDT until September 1 at 3:45PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued September 1 at 1:55PM MDT until September 1 at 3:30PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
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
4 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 48m 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 65.4
Caution: Water Outage
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 drive features 11% highway travel, with the longest stretch on Veterans Memorial Highway covering 152.8 miles. You'll transition from surface roads to highway segments and back again. Expect to encounter urban merging and then transition to more rural cruising as you make your way south. The majority of your time will be spent on surface roads.
Only 11% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 152.8 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 Effort10/10
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 21 significant decision points across 210.6 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 3h 48m. Total distance: 210.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 152.8 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 Monroe, 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 3.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Monroe, UT, but most travelers stay overnight.
