Ogden, IA Road Trips
Drivers starting from Ogden, IA have 4 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Midwest. Most drives stay under 64 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Ogden, IA spread mainly south and east, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
141.4 mi
Council Bluffs, IA
Quickest Drive
34m
Ames, IA
Plan Around Ogden, IA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Ogden, IA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Ogden, IA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Ogden, IA
Driving from Ogden, IA
The typical drive from Ogden, IA covers about 64 miles and takes around 1h 19m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 130 miles (2h 35m), while the shortest is just 25 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Ogden, IA most often head toward Cedar Rapids, IA (129.9 mi, 2h 35m), Des Moines, IA (55 mi, 1h 6m), West Des Moines, IA (45.1 mi, 1h 1m), and Ames, IA (24.6 mi, 34m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in IA currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 64-mile trip from Ogden, IA, budget about $9 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Ogden, IA and 1 routes heading into Ogden, IA, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 25 to 130 miles.
The longest mapped route from Ogden, IA covers 130 miles and takes approximately 2h 35m. Shorter options start at just 25 miles.
The average route from Ogden, IA runs about 64 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 19m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 64-mile trip from Ogden, IA costs roughly $9 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Ogden, IA include Cedar Rapids, IA, Des Moines, IA, West Des Moines, IA and Ames, IA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Ogden, IA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
1,902
Median Income
$70,556
Median Home Value
$155,800
Median Age
43.6
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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