Origin
South Jordan Heights, UT
Late night in South Jordan Heights on Sunday
Local time
3:57 AM
MDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Jordan Heights, UT to Ogden, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
53.2 mi
86 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Jordan Heights, UT
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Ogden, UT
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Trip Overview
South Jordan Heights to Ogden is 53.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 1 minute via Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Mountain West region, specifically within Utah. Expect a turn-heavy local feel for much of the trip, making it a more engaged driving experience than a simple highway cruise. Given its short duration and manageable fuel cost, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion, offering a straightforward connection between two points without requiring an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 47.6 mi | 50m |
| Wall Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| 10600 South | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 31st Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 10400 South | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Jordan Parkway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Miners Mile | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 24th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 47.6 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Jordan Heights, UT and Ogden, UT.
1
Start on Temple View Drive
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Temple View Drive
2
At end of road, turn right onto SR 151
164 ft
·
10 sec
·
Miners Mile
3
Turn sharp left onto SR 151
265 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Jordan Parkway
4
Continue on SR 151
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
10400 South
5
Continue on SR 151
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Miners Mile
6
Continue on SR 151
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
10400 South
Use the left lane.
7
Turn straight onto SR 151
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
South Jordan Parkway
8
Continue on SR 151
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
10400 South
9
Continue on SR 151
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
South Jordan Parkway
10
Continue on SR 151
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
10515 South
11
Continue on SR 151
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
10600 South
12
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake
Use the left lane.
13
Merge onto I 15
30 mi
·
32 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward Salt Lake City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
18 mi
·
18 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 341
Toward SR 79: 31st Street
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn right onto SR 79
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
31st Street
Use the right lane.
17
Turn left onto SR 204
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Wall Avenue
18
Turn right onto 24th Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
24th Street
19
Arrive at destination
SR 53
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.6 miles from South Jordan Heights, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 50.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 151 / Miners Mile
At end of road, turn right onto SR 151 / Miners Mile
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 151 / South Jordan Parkway
Turn sharp left onto SR 151 / South Jordan Parkway
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
3.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 15 / 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
33.1 mi into trip
|
~38m 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
50.8 mi into trip
|
~57m 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
$8.43 one way
$16.86 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $8.84 | $17.67 |
| premium | $4.53 | $9.49 | $18.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.75 | $23.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16 | 0 | $5.59 | $2.55 |
| Efficient EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.45 | $3.40 |
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.
Destination
Ogden, UT
Late night in Ogden on Sunday
Local time
3:57 AM
MDT
Current temp
62°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
19 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 1m 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 a 'turn-heavy local drive,' suggesting frequent changes in direction rather than a steady, high-speed journey. While it features Veterans Memorial Highway, a significant portion of the 53.2 miles involves navigating local roads like Wall Avenue and 10600 South. You'll experience a longest stretch of 47.6 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, which offers a more continuous segment, but be prepared for the local road segments to demand more attention. The highway share is 100%, indicating that the majority of your travel will be on established roadways, but the 'turn-heavy' profile means it won't feel like a typical interstate.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 47.6 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 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near SR 151 / Miners Mile.
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 53.2 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 0.1 miles (SR 151 / Miners Mile): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SR 151 / South Jordan Parkway): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 3.3 miles (I 15 / 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 South Jordan Heights, UT to Ogden, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Salt Lake City along the way.
Salt Lake City
3.3 mi in
|
~6m
|
via I 15
About the Cities
Arriving in Ogden, UT
Full guide →Ogden is a historic railroad town in Utah's Wasatch Range.
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 1m. Total distance: 53.2 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 47.6 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (SR 151 / Miners Mile): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SR 151 / South Jordan Parkway): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 3.3 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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