Origin
Midvale, UT
Late night in Midvale on Wednesday
Local time
5:00 AM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Midvale, UT to Ogden, UT
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
55m
Distance
47.3 mi
76 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
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6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Midvale, UT
Harry Tucker
Ogden, UT
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Trip Overview
This 47.3-mile drive from Midvale to Ogden, Utah, is an easy day trip, taking just about 55 minutes to complete. You'll navigate primarily local roads, including Veterans Memorial Highway, Wall Avenue, and 31st Street, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this short journey is around $8, making it an economical option. Given its brevity and turn-heavy nature, this route offers a straightforward local transit experience within the Mountain West region. It's perfect for a quick hop between these two Utah communities, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
23.7 miles from Midvale, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 28m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 47.3-mile trip, as indicated by the 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 43.2 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, suggesting most of your journey will involve navigating through towns and intersections. This means you'll be engaging with the local road network consistently, rather than cruising on high-speed interstates. The character of the drive will likely involve frequent adjustments to speed and direction as you transition between different city streets and local thoroughfares.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 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 43.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 around 0.4 miles in near 2nd Avenue.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 47.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (2nd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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2nd Avenue
Turn left onto 2nd Avenue
Navigation decision point
8
1.4 mi into trip
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~4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
6
1.7 mi into trip
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~4m in
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I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway toward Salt Lake City
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Salt Lake City
6
27.2 mi into trip
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~32m in
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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.
7
44.9 mi into trip
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~51m 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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 43.2 mi | 46m |
| Wall Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| 31st Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Catalpa Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 24th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Center Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Millennium Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Cottonwood Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 43.2 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Midvale, UT and Ogden, UT.
1
Start on Center Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
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Center Street
2
Turn right onto Locust Street
0.1 mi
·
37 sec
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Locust Street
3
Turn left onto 2nd Avenue
308 ft
·
13 sec
·
2nd Avenue
4
Continue on Catalpa Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Catalpa Street
5
Turn right onto Millennium Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Millennium Street
6
Continue on Cottonwood Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Cottonwood Street
7
Turn left onto SR 48
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
7200 South
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 15 North, I 215 North: Salt Lake
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 15
25 mi
·
27 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward Salt Lake City
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
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24th Street
16
Arrive at destination
SR 53
Trip Plan
Since this is a short, 55-minute drive covering just 47.3 miles, you have a lot of flexibility with departure times. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid the peak rush hour in both Midvale and Ogden. With an estimated fuel cost of only $8, you won't need to worry too much about frequent refueling stops. The 'turn-heavy local drive' profile suggests paying close attention to navigation and road signs, especially when transitioning between Veterans Memorial Highway, Wall Avenue, and 31st Street. Pack snacks and drinks, as there are no planned stops, and enjoy the straightforward commute.
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 23.7 miles from Midvale, UT, or about 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 43.2 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 47.3 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 23.7 miles or 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 45m
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 Midvale, 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 Midvale, UT
This is one driving day of about 47.3 miles and 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Midvale, UT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 43.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.7 mi from Midvale, UT · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 47.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.7 miles from Midvale, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ogden, UT
The final approach into Ogden, 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 Ogden, UT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.50 one way
$14.99 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $7.86 | $15.71 |
| premium | $4.53 | $8.44 | $16.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.44 | $20.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.97 | $2.27 |
| Efficient EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.14 | $1.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.62 | $3.03 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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.
Destination
Ogden, UT
Late night in Ogden on Wednesday
Local time
5:00 AM
MDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
65°F
Farmington, UT
24 mi in
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
55m 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 Midvale, UT to Ogden, UT covers 47.3 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, Wall Avenue, 31st Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.7 miles from Midvale, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.50 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 is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 47.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (2nd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Midvale, UT to Ogden, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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