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Trip from Tooele, 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 18m

Distance

67.5 mi

109 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 12m ★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 15m

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

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

Tooele, UT

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

Ogden, UT

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Trip Overview

This 67.5-mile drive from Tooele, UT to Ogden, UT takes about 1 hour and 18 minutes and is easily manageable as a single-day trip. You'll primarily navigate Veterans Memorial Highway and Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, with a portion on Main Street as you reach your destination. With a fuel cost estimated at $11, this is an economical option for exploring the Mountain West region of Utah. The overall feel is a turn-heavy local drive, so be prepared for more frequent adjustments than a straight highway cruise. This route is well-suited for a spontaneous day trip or as part of a larger exploration of the area.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway 27.9 mi 29m
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway 17.8 mi 17m
Main Street 11.5 mi 16m
Belt Route 6.4 mi 6m
Wall Avenue 1 mi 1m
31st Street 0.7 mi 1m
24th Street 0.3 mi <1m
Vine Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Highway — 27.9 mi, about 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tooele, UT and Ogden, UT.

1

Start on Vine Street

74 ft · 6 sec · Vine Street
2

Turn right onto SR 36

2.3 mi · 4 min · Main Street
Use the right lane.
3

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 36

9.2 mi · 11 min · Main Street
Use the straight lane.
4

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Toward I 80 East: Salt Lake
5

Merge onto I 80

18 mi · 17 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the slight right lane.
6

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 43 sec
Exit 117 Toward I 215: Ogden, Provo, Belt Route Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward I 215 North: Ogden Use the slight left lane.
8

Merge onto I 215

3.9 mi · 4 min · Belt Route
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight right at fork onto I 215

2.4 mi · 2 min · Belt Route
Use the slight right lane.
10

Merge onto I 15

10 mi · 10 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork onto I 15

18 mi · 18 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Exit 341 Toward SR 79: 31st Street Use the slight right lane.
13

Turn right onto SR 79

0.7 mi · 1 min · 31st Street
Use the right lane.
14

Turn left onto SR 204

1.0 mi · 1 min · Wall Avenue
15

Turn right onto 24th Street

0.3 mi · 29 sec · 24th Street
16

Arrive at destination

SR 53

Where to Stop

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

city in Davis County, Utah, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

North Salt Lake, UT

34 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

Highland, UT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

North Salt Lake, UT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.7 miles from Tooele, 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 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 65.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | SR 36 / Main Street

Turn right onto SR 36 / Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
2.3 mi into trip | ~4m in | SR 36 / Main Street

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 36 / Main Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
8
29.7 mi into trip | ~35m in

Take the exit toward I 215: Ogden, Provo, Belt Route

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 117 Toward I 215: Ogden, Provo, Belt Route
7
30.2 mi into trip | ~36m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 215 North: Ogden

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 215 North: Ogden
7
65.1 mi into trip | ~1h 14m 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

$10.70 one way

$21.39 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $11.21 $22.42
premium $4.53 $12.04 $24.08
diesel $5.61 $14.90 $29.81

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$11

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20.3 0 $7.09 $3.24
Efficient EV 16.9 0 $5.91 $2.70
EV Truck/SUV 27 0 $9.45 $4.32

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 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 15, 2026

Origin

Tooele, UT

Morning in Tooele on Sunday

Local time

8:16 AM

MDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Ogden, UT

Morning in Ogden on Sunday

Local time

8:16 AM

MDT

Current temp

40°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

8 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 18m 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?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 67.5-mile journey, with no highway driving according to the data. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 27.9 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. As you transition onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway and then Main Street, the character of the drive will shift, requiring more frequent navigation and attention to local traffic patterns. This isn't a monotonous interstate cruise; rather, it's a more engaged driving experience that keeps you connected to the landscape and local infrastructure.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.9 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

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 early in the drive near SR 36 / Main Street.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 67.5 miles you will encounter 14 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: near the start (SR 36 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (SR 36 / Main Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Tooele, UT and Ogden, UT, road signs point toward Provo and Belt Route.

Provo

29.7 mi in | ~35m

Belt Route

29.7 mi in | ~35m

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 18m. Total distance: 67.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 18m 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 27.9 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: near the start (SR 36 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (SR 36 / Main Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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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