Origin
Saratoga Springs, UT
Late night in Saratoga Springs on Tuesday
Local time
4:23 AM
MDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saratoga Springs, UT to Ogden, UT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
66.6 mi
107 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saratoga Springs, UT
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Ogden, UT
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Trip Overview
Saratoga Springs to Ogden is 66.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 21 minutes via Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Utah, traversing the Mountain West region. Expect a local feel with frequent turns rather than a straightforward highway cruise. It's a manageable distance, making it ideal for a single-day excursion without feeling rushed.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 57.7 mi | 1h 1m |
| 2300 West | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Wall Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Triumph Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| East Pony Express Parkway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Saratoga Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 31st Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Saratoga Road | 0.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 57.7 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saratoga Springs, UT and Ogden, UT.
1
Start on East Bayside Drive
244 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Bayside Drive
2
Turn right onto South 430 East
153 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Bayside Drive
3
At end of road, turn right onto South 420 East
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
South Saratoga Drive
4
Continue on South 520 East
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South Saratoga Road
5
At end of road, turn right onto East Pony Express Parkway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Pony Express Parkway
6
Turn left onto North Saratoga Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Saratoga Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on 2300 West
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
2300 West
8
Continue on Triumph Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Triumph Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Turn left onto Digital Drive
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Digital Drive
Use the left lane.
10
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
11
Merge onto I 15; US 89
40 mi
·
42 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward Salt Lake City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
18 mi
·
18 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 341
Toward SR 79: 31st Street
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn right onto SR 79
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
31st Street
Use the right lane.
15
Turn left onto SR 204
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Wall Avenue
16
Turn right onto 24th Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
24th Street
17
Arrive at destination
SR 53
Where to Stop
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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.3 miles from Saratoga Springs, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 64.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South 420 East / South Saratoga Drive
At end of road, turn right onto South 420 East / South Saratoga Drive
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Digital Drive
Turn left onto Digital Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
6.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
I 15; US 89 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 15; US 89 / Veterans Memorial Highway toward Salt Lake City
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Salt Lake City
6
46.5 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
64.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
Take the exit toward SR 79: 31st Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 341
Toward SR 79: 31st Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.55 one way
$21.11 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $11.06 | $22.12 |
| premium | $4.53 | $11.88 | $23.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.70 | $29.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20 | 0 | $6.99 | $3.20 |
| Efficient EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.83 | $2.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.6 | 0 | $9.32 | $4.26 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Ogden, UT
Late night in Ogden on Tuesday
Local time
4:23 AM
MDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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 21m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as 'turn-heavy,' suggesting a local road experience with multiple directional changes. While the highway share is 100%, indicating it primarily utilizes Veterans Memorial Highway, the profile points to a more engaged driving style than a simple interstate. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 57.7 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. You'll likely encounter varied road conditions as you navigate through different communities.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 57.7 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South 420 East / South Saratoga Drive.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 66.6 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.1 miles (South 420 East / South Saratoga Drive): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 6 miles (Digital Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 miles (I 15; US 89 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Saratoga Springs, UT to Ogden, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Salt Lake City along the way.
Salt Lake City
6.6 mi in
|
~15m
|
via I 15; US 89
About the Cities
Arriving 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
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 21m. Total distance: 66.6 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 57.7 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 10 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Ogden, UT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 0.1 miles (South 420 East / South Saratoga Drive): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 6 miles (Digital Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 miles (I 15; US 89 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Timpanogos Cave National Monument. 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 Ogden, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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