This 141.7-mile journey from Spring City, UT to Ogden, UT will take approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes to complete. Designed as a single-day trip, it's a local drive with a turn-heavy profile, primarily utilizing Highway 89 and South Main Street. You'll be navigating through the Mountain West region for the entire duration of your trip, staying within Utah. With an estimated fuel cost of $22, this route offers a straightforward and manageable drive. Consider this a convenient option if you're looking for a relatively short, direct route with minimal highway driving.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
70.3 miles from Spring City, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 26m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
83.7 mi
1h 29m
Highway 89
29.2 mi
35m
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
10.5 mi
12m
South Main
5.1 mi
6m
Main Street
3.6 mi
5m
East US-6
3.6 mi
4m
South State Street
1.7 mi
3m
Wall Avenue
1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 83.7 mi, about 1h 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spring City, UT and Ogden, UT.
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake CityUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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Merge onto I 15
66 mi·1 hr 10 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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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 341Toward SR 79: 31st StreetUse the slight right lane.
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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
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Turn right onto 24th Street
0.3 mi·29 sec·24th Street
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Arrive at destination
SR 53
Trip Plan
Given the 2 hour and 20 minute duration for the 141.7-mile trip, this route is easily manageable in a single day. You have the flexibility to depart at your leisure, but an early start will allow for more relaxed pacing. Since there are no designated long stretches, plan for frequent, short breaks as needed at any available services along Highway 89 or South Main Street. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially as you transition onto South Main Street, to ensure you have enough to reach Ogden. The $22 fuel cost is an estimate, so check local prices before you go.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 70.3 miles from Spring City, UT, or about 1h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 83.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 31 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70.3 miles or 1h 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ogden, UT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Spring City, UT so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Spring City, UT
This is one driving day of about 140.6 miles and 2h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Spring City, UT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 83.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 40.2 and 138.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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40.2 mi into trip|~51m in|US 6; US 89 / Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 89 / Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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54.3 mi into trip|~1h 9m in
Take the exit toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
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54.6 mi into trip|~1h 9m in|I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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120.6 mi into trip|~2h 20m 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.
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138.3 mi into trip|~2h 39m 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
$22.28 one way
$44.56 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg49 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$23.35
$46.71
premium
$4.53
$25.08
$50.16
diesel
$5.61
$31.04
$62.09
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
42.2
0
$14.76
$6.75
Efficient EV
35.2
0
$12.30
$5.62
EV Truck/SUV
56.2
0
$19.68
$9.00
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Spring City, UT
Morning
in Spring City on Tuesday
Local time
6:21 AM
MDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Ogden, UT
Morning
in Ogden on Tuesday
Local time
6:21 AM
MDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
2h 43m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Timpanogos Cave National Monument
National Monument
The visitor center, caves, and cave tours have not yet opened for the 2026 season. Hike your way past stunning vistas to explore a hidden underground world. Taste the thrill of caving as you twist and...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
$12
near mile 72.7
Caution: Tickets are required to enter Timpanogos Cave
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with a 0% highway share. The drive progresses through a mix of local roads, including Highway 89 and South Main Street. Without any long, uninterrupted stretches specified, you'll likely encounter frequent turns and changes in speed as you move through various towns and communities. This type of driving experience means you'll be more engaged behind the wheel, navigating residential areas and local business districts rather than cruising on high-speed highways. The road's personality is defined by its local focus and constant adjustments.
Only 23% 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: 83.7 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 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 40.2 miles in near US 6; US 89 / Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway.
Driving Effort6/10
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 140.6 miles you will encounter 10 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 40.2 miles (US 6; US 89 / Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 54.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 54.6 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 43m. Total distance: 140.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 83.7 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 40.2 miles (US 6; US 89 / Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 54.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 54.6 miles (I 15 / 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.
