Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
47.1 mi
76 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
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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River Heights, UT
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This 47.1-mile drive from Ogden, UT to River Heights, UT is easily manageable as a day trip, taking just under an hour at 57 minutes. Primarily utilizing US 89 and Veterans Memorial Highway, with a short section on 1100 South, this route offers a mixed driving experience. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $7, it's an economical choice for exploring within the Mountain West region. The journey is straightforward and doesn't require overnight stops, allowing for a flexible schedule. You'll find this drive to be a practical and efficient way to travel between these two Utah locations.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 89 | 20.9 mi | 25m |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 17.6 mi | 17m |
| 1100 South | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| 21st Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 20th Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Wall Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| I 15 Business | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 700 South | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Ogden, UT and River Heights, UT.
Start on SR 53
Continue on 24th Street
Turn right onto SR 204
Turn left onto SR 104
Turn straight onto SR 104
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 15; I 84
Take the exit onto I 15 Business; I 84 Business
Keep slight right at fork onto I 15 Business; I 84 Business
Merge onto US 91; I 15 Bus; I 84 Bus
Continue on US 89; US 91
Turn right onto 700 South
Turn left onto Summerwild Avenue
Continue on 600 South
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 23.6 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 0.3 and 46.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto SR 204 / Wall Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto SR 104 / 20th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 15; I 84 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto I 15 Business; I 84 Business
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn right onto 700 South
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$7.46 one way
$14.93 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $7.82 | $15.65 |
| premium | $4.53 | $8.40 | $16.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.40 | $20.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.95 | $2.26 |
| Efficient EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.12 | $1.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.59 | $3.01 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (63% 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 Tuesday
Local time
5:30 AM
MDT
Current temp
56°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in River Heights on Tuesday
Local time
5:30 AM
MDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
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.
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with about 45% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on US 89, which forms the longest uninterrupted segment at 20.9 miles, likely offering a more open-road feel. The inclusion of Veterans Memorial Highway and 1100 South suggests a transition to more local or arterial roads as you approach your destination. This blend means you'll experience varied driving conditions, from potentially faster highway speeds to slower, more regulated local traffic, keeping the drive engaging without being overly demanding.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near SR 204 / Wall Avenue.
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 47.1 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.3 miles (SR 204 / Wall Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (SR 104 / 20th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (I 15; I 84 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Founded 1846
Ogden is a historic railroad town in Utah's Wasatch Range.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 47.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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