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Trip from Ogden, UT to Smithfield, UT

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 8m

Distance

55.3 mi

89 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 3m ★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 6m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in and county seat of Weber County, Utah, United States

Ogden, UT

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Smithfield, UT

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Trip Overview

The drive from Ogden, UT to Smithfield, UT covers 55.3 miles and takes about 1h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 89, Veterans Memorial Highway, 1000 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.9 miles on US 89. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.59 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 89 18.9 mi 22m
Veterans Memorial Highway 17.6 mi 17m
1000 West 5.5 mi 8m
1100 South 4.5 mi 5m
Main Street 4.2 mi 6m
Airport Road 1.3 mi 1m
21st Street 0.8 mi 1m
20th Street 0.8 mi 1m
Longest stretch: US 89 — 18.9 mi, about 22m

Traffic on I-15

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 12 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

4 PM

~2,396 veh/hr typical · worst 3,082

Quietest

2 AM

~166 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

14.4×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

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 Smithfield, UT.

1

Start on SR 53

0.1 mi · 15 sec · 24th Street
2

Continue on 24th Street

0.1 mi · 16 sec · 24th Street
3

Turn right onto SR 204

0.6 mi · 1 min · Wall Avenue
4

Turn left onto SR 104

0.8 mi · 1 min · 20th Street
Use the left lane.
5

Turn straight onto SR 104

0.8 mi · 1 min · 21st Street
6

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Toward I 15 North, I 84 West: Brigham City
7

Merge onto I 15; I 84

18 mi · 17 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit onto I 15 Business; I 84 Business

0.2 mi · 21 sec · I 15 Business; I 84 Business
Toward US 91
9

Keep slight right at fork onto I 15 Business; I 84 Business

0.3 mi · 36 sec · I 15 Business; I 84 Business
10

Merge onto US 91; I 15 Bus; I 84 Bus

4.5 mi · 5 min · 1100 South
11

Continue on US 89; US 91

19 mi · 22 min · US 89; US 91
12

Turn left onto SR 252

5.5 mi · 8 min · 1000 West
13

Turn right onto SR 252

1.3 mi · 1 min · Airport Road
14

Turn left onto US 91

4.2 mi · 6 min · Main Street
15

Arrive at destination

US 91

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Box Elder County, Utah, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brigham City, UT

28 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Farr West, UT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brigham City, UT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 27.6 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.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 20.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | SR 204 / Wall Avenue

Turn right onto SR 204 / Wall Avenue

Navigation decision point

6
0.8 mi into trip | ~1m in | SR 104 / 20th Street

Turn left onto SR 104 / 20th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
4
2.5 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the ramp toward I 15 North, I 84 West: Brigham City

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 15 North, I 84 West: Brigham City
5
2.8 mi into trip | ~5m in | I 15; I 84 / Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge onto I 15; I 84 / Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
20.6 mi into trip | ~23m in | I 15 Business; I 84 Business

Keep slight right at fork onto I 15 Business; I 84 Business

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.59 one way

$19.18 round trip

$4.41/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $10.03 $20.06
premium $4.95 $10.78 $21.55
diesel $5.60 $12.19 $24.38

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 19.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 16.6 0 $5.81 $2.65
Efficient EV 13.8 0 $4.84 $2.21
EV Truck/SUV 22.1 0 $7.74 $3.54

Gas CO2

19 kg

EV CO2

6 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Sep 1, 2026

Origin

Ogden, UT

Morning in Ogden on Friday

Local time

10:33 AM

MDT

Current temp

85°F

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 5 mph 18% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued August 31 at 6:30PM MDT until August 31 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued August 31 at 6:27PM MDT until August 31 at 8:45PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

Destination

Smithfield, UT

Morning in Smithfield on Friday

Local time

10:33 AM

MDT

Current temp

51°F

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

SSE 6 mph 51% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued August 31 at 6:30PM MDT until August 31 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued August 31 at 6:27PM MDT until August 31 at 8:45PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

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

34 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

1h 8m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

55.3 mi in 1h 8m — 35% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: US 89.

35% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.9 mi on US 89.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

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.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 55.3 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 2.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

High-altitude sections with notable climbs

5,677 ft 4,246 ft

Total Climb

1,604 ft

Total Descent

1,301 ft

Highest Point

5,677 ft

~31.6 mi in

Elevation Range

1,431 ft

Notable High Points

4,287 ft at ~7.9 miles +19 ft prominence
5,677 ft at ~31.6 miles +490 ft prominence

About the Cities

Starting in Ogden, UT

Full guide →

Founded 1846

Ogden is a historic railroad town in Utah's Wasatch Range.

Top landmarks

  • • Ogden High School — historic public high school in Ogden, Utah, United States
  • • Peery's Egyptian Theater — movie theater in Ogden, Utah, United States
  • • Dennis A. Smyth House — historic house in Ogden, Utah, United States

Arriving in Smithfield, UT

Full guide →

Founded 1859

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 55.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (35%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 18.9 miles on US 89. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

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 2.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Golden Spike National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Smithfield, UT before heading back.

How this page is built

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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