Drive or Fly: Logan, UT to Ogden, UT?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for OGD–OGD. At 47 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

52m

Distance

47.7 mi

Total Cost

$46

CO2

19 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$11

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 12m

4m in the air

Air Distance

36 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

9 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Logan, UT → OGD 58m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 4m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

OGD → Ogden, UT 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Logan, UT OGD — Ogden Hinckley Airport 38 mi, ~58m drive

Ogden, UT OGD — Ogden Hinckley Airport 3 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between OGD and OGD. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

4h 7m

1h 30m on road

Total Cost

CO2

4 kg

Route

Greyhound US0560S

Door-to-Door Timeline

Logan, UT → Evanston (Chevron) (ENT6) 84m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 90m

Arrival 10m

Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr (SLC6) → Ogden, UT 48m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $7) $7

Estimated based on distance. Check flixbus.com for current prices.

Stations

From ENT6 — Evanston (Chevron) 56 mi, ~84m drive

To SLC6 — Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr 32 mi, ~48m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 7 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Bus
Door-to-door time	52m	3h 12m	4h 7m
Total cost (1 person)	$46	$121	$7
Carbon footprint	19 kg CO₂	9 kg CO₂	4 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: FlixBus GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 12, 2026.

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