Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
71.1 mi
114 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
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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Pleasant Grove, UT
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Ogden to Pleasant Grove is 71.1 miles and takes about 1 hour 21 minutes via Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Mountain West region of Utah, primarily utilizing surface roads. Expect a straightforward drive that's ideal for a single day, making it easy to fit into a busy schedule. The route is relatively short, offering flexibility for when you depart and how you might want to break up the drive.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 65.9 mi | 1h 10m |
| Pleasant Grove Boulevard | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Wall Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Center Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 30th Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| 31st Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 25th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Lincoln Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 276 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~7,605 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~341 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
22.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 79 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Ogden, UT and Pleasant Grove, UT.
Start on SR 53
Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue
Turn right onto 25th Street
Turn left onto SR 204
Turn right onto SR 79
Continue on SR 79
Turn straight onto SR 79
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 15; I 84
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto SR 135
Continue on Center Street
Turn left
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 35.5 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 65.9 miles.
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 0.4 and 68.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto SR 204 / Wall Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward I 15 South, I 84 East: Salt Lake City
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward SR 135: Pleasant Grove Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 135: American Fork, Pleasant Grove, Lindon
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$13.43 one way
$26.86 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.09 | $14.25 | $28.50 |
| premium | $5.34 | $14.94 | $29.88 |
| diesel | $6.32 | $17.69 | $35.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.9 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.47 | $3.41 |
| Efficient EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.22 | $2.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.4 | 0 | $9.95 | $4.55 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Ogden on Sunday
Local time
3:19 PM
MDT
Current temp
84°F
Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Pleasant Grove on Sunday
Local time
3:19 PM
MDT
Current temp
83°F
Sunny
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.
This drive is entirely on surface roads, with no highway cruising involved. The longest continuous stretch on Veterans Memorial Highway spans 65.9 miles, offering a consistent experience for a significant portion of your trip. You'll primarily be navigating local streets and arterials, so pay attention to traffic signals and varying speed limits as you move between towns.
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.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 71.1 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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
702 ft
Total Descent
375 ft
Highest Point
4,630 ft
~71.1 mi in
Elevation Range
379 ft
Notable High Points
Founded 1846
Ogden is a historic railroad town in Utah's Wasatch Range.
Top landmarks
Founded 1850
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 71.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, 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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