Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
51.4 mi
83 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
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.
Oquirrh, UT
Zach LeBlanc
Ogden, UT
Wikimedia Commons
This 51.4-mile drive from Oquirrh, UT, to Ogden, UT, will take approximately 1 hour and 1 minute to complete. It's a manageable distance, making it perfect for a single-day trip without the need for an overnight stop. The route utilizes Veterans Memorial Highway, Belt Route, and Mountain View Corridor, with about 7% of the drive on highways. Budget around $8 for fuel for this journey. This trip stays within the Mountain West region, offering a straightforward connection between two Utah locations. Its turn-heavy local drive profile means you'll be navigating various road types, so keep an eye on your route.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 27.9 mi | 29m |
| Belt Route | 9.5 mi | 10m |
| Mountain View Corridor | 5.9 mi | 6m |
| 2100 South Freeway | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Wall Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| 31st Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Laurel Canyon Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 6200 South | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Oquirrh, UT and Ogden, UT.
Start on Oquirrh Ridge Drive
Turn left onto Cedar Hill Road
Turn right onto Wakefield Way
Turn left onto Laurel Canyon Drive
Turn left onto 6200 South
Turn right onto SR 85
Take the exit
Merge onto SR 201
Take the exit
Merge onto I 215
Keep slight right at fork onto I 215
Merge onto I 15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
Take the exit
Turn right onto SR 79
Turn left onto SR 204
Turn right onto 24th Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 25.7 miles from Oquirrh, 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 1.1 and 49 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto SR 85 / Mountain View Corridor
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 215 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto I 215 / Belt Route
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 SR 79: 31st Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$8.15 one way
$16.29 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $8.54 | $17.08 |
| premium | $4.53 | $9.17 | $18.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.35 | $22.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.40 | $2.47 |
| Efficient EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.50 | $2.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.20 | $3.29 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% 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
Morning in Oquirrh on Tuesday
Local time
6:20 AM
MDT
Current temp
51°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Ogden on Tuesday
Local time
6:20 AM
MDT
Current temp
50°F
Partly Cloudy
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 turn-heavy local drive for this 51.4-mile journey. While only 7% of the route involves highway driving, you'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 27.9 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. This suggests a route that prioritizes local roads and transitions, rather than continuous high-speed travel. The blend of road types means you'll experience varied driving conditions, from potentially faster segments to more intricate local navigation. Be prepared for frequent changes in direction and speed as you make your way from Oquirrh to Ogden.
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 1.1 miles in near SR 85 / Mountain View Corridor.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.4 miles you will encounter 16 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 1.1 miles (SR 85 / Mountain View Corridor): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.7 miles (I 215 / Belt Route): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 1h 1m. Total distance: 51.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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