Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
66.7 mi
107 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
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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Saratoga Springs, UT
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Ogden to Saratoga Springs is 66.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 22 minutes via Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Mountain West region, connecting two points in Utah. The drive primarily utilizes surface roads, making it a straightforward trip for a single day. Given its relatively short distance and duration, this route offers flexibility for departure times and spontaneous stops.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 57.6 mi | 1h 1m |
| 2300 West | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| East Pony Express Parkway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Saratoga Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Triumph Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Wall Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Saratoga Road | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| 30th Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 98 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~7,322 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~339 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
21.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Ogden, UT and Saratoga Springs, 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
Turn straight onto North Thanksgiving Way
Turn right onto Triumph Boulevard
Continue on 2300 West
Continue on North Saratoga Road
Turn right onto East Pony Express Parkway
Turn left onto Saratoga Road
Continue on South 420 East
Turn left onto East 710 South
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 33.4 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 0.4 and 60.1 — 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
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Triumph Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$11.73 one way
$23.45 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $12.26 | $24.52 |
| premium | $4.99 | $13.10 | $26.21 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $14.05 | $28.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20 | 0 | $7.00 | $3.20 |
| Efficient EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.84 | $2.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.7 | 0 | $9.34 | $4.27 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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 Wednesday
Local time
2:01 PM
MDT
Current temp
57°F
Mostly Clear
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued June 2 at 11:02AM MDT until June 4 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Destination
Afternoon in Saratoga Springs on Wednesday
Local time
2:01 PM
MDT
Current temp
56°F
Mostly Clear
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued June 2 at 11:02AM MDT until June 4 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
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 route has a 100% surface road profile, meaning you won't encounter any interstate highways. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 57.6 miles along Veterans Memorial Highway. You'll notice the transition from more urban-feeling roads to the less congested East Pony Express Parkway as you approach your destination. Expect consistent surface road conditions for the entirety of the drive.
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 - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.7 miles you will encounter 14 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
929 ft
Total Descent
722 ft
Highest Point
4,760 ft
~57.2 mi in
Elevation Range
535 ft
Notable High Points
Founded 1846
Ogden is a historic railroad town in Utah's Wasatch Range.
Top landmarks
Founded 1997
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 66.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m 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, 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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