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Trip from American Fork, UT to Logan, UT

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 6m

Distance

111.4 mi

179 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 58m ★
6 AM
2h 7m
8 AM
2h 25m
10 AM
2h 13m
12 PM
2h 11m
3 PM
2h 14m
5 PM
2h 24m
8 PM
2h 1m

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

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American Fork, UT

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Trip Overview

The drive from American Fork, UT to Logan, UT covers 111.4 miles and takes about 2h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Veterans Memorial Highway, US 89, 1100 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 82.8 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.65 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

55.7 miles from American Fork, UT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 6m. Total distance: 111.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 6m drive with frequent turns across 111.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 82.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 early in the drive near US 89 / Main Street.

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 111.4 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: near the start (US 89 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 46.5 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 89 / Main Street

Turn right onto US 89 / Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
1.6 mi into trip | ~3m 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.
6
46.5 mi into trip | ~51m 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.
5
84.5 mi into trip | ~1h 31m in | I 15 Business; I 84 Business

Keep slight right at fork onto I 15 Business; I 84 Business

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
111.4 mi into trip | ~2h 6m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway 82.8 mi 1h 27m
US 89 22 mi 28m
1100 South 4.5 mi 5m
Main Street 1.1 mi 2m
I 15 Business 0.5 mi <1m
200 North <0.1 mi <1m
100 East <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Highway — 82.8 mi, about 1h 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between American Fork, UT and Logan, UT.

1

Start on SR 74

44 ft · 5 sec · 100 East
2

Turn right onto US 89

1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
4

Merge onto I 15

45 mi · 48 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Keep slight left at fork onto I 15

38 mi · 39 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit onto I 15 Business; I 84 Business

0.2 mi · 21 sec · I 15 Business; I 84 Business
Toward US 91
7

Keep slight right at fork onto I 15 Business; I 84 Business

0.3 mi · 36 sec · I 15 Business; I 84 Business
8

Merge onto US 91; I 15 Bus; I 84 Bus

4.5 mi · 5 min · 1100 South
9

Continue on US 89; US 91

22 mi · 28 min · US 89; US 91
10

Turn right onto 200 North

210 ft · 11 sec · 200 North
11

Turn left

106 ft · 13 sec
12

Turn left

73 ft · 5 sec
13

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 55.7 miles from American Fork, UT, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.8 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 25 miles or 28m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 55.7 miles or 1h 1m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 40m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Logan, UT than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving American Fork, 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 American Fork, UT

This is one driving day of about 111.4 miles and 2h 6m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from American Fork, UT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 82.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 55.7 mi from American Fork, UT · 1h 1m into the drive

city in Weber County, Utah, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Roy, UT

56 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

Murray, UT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Layton, UT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 55.7 miles from American Fork, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 82.8 miles.

Arriving in Logan, UT

The final approach into Logan, UT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Logan, UT.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Timpanogos Cave National Monument

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...

6 mi from route ~16 min detour $12
Caution: Tickets are required to enter Timpanogos Cave
View on nps.gov
Golden Spike National Historical Park

Golden Spike National Historical Park

National Historical Park

One of the greatest technological achievements of the 19th century is the completion of the first transcontinental railroad across the United States. Visitors to the park can see the location of the L...

26 mi from route ~65 min detour $20 near mile 84.5
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.65 one way

$35.31 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 39 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $18.50 $37.01
premium $4.53 $19.87 $39.74
diesel $5.61 $24.60 $49.19

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 39 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 33.4 0 $11.70 $5.35
Efficient EV 27.9 0 $9.75 $4.46
EV Truck/SUV 44.6 0 $15.60 $7.13

Gas CO2

39 kg

EV CO2

13 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

American Fork, UT

Afternoon in American Fork on Thursday

Local time

3:33 PM

MDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Logan, UT

Afternoon in Logan on Thursday

Local time

3:33 PM

MDT

Current temp

43°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

2 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 6m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from American Fork, UT to Logan, UT covers 111.4 miles and takes about 2h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, US 89, 1100 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 55.7 miles from American Fork, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.65 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 111.4 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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 89 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 46.5 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from American Fork, UT to Logan, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Timpanogos Cave National Monument and Golden Spike National Historical Park.

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