Origin
North Ogden, UT
Late night in North Ogden on Wednesday
Local time
5:35 AM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Ogden, UT to Taylorsville, UT
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
53.3 mi
86 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
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6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 53.3-mile drive from North Ogden to Taylorsville, Utah, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 1 minute to complete. Expect to spend about $8 on fuel for this journey, which primarily utilizes Veterans Memorial Highway and Taylorsville Expressway. The route offers a practical connection within the Mountain West region, with a significant portion, 46.9 miles, spent on Veterans Memorial Highway. Its turn-heavy local drive profile means you'll be navigating city streets and varying speeds, so plan for a more engaged driving experience rather than a simple highway cruise. This trip is ideal for a quick transit between these two Utah communities.
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
26.6 miles from North Ogden, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 31m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The character of this 53.3-mile route is best described as a turn-heavy local drive, with only about a third of the journey on highways. You'll experience this directly as you navigate through communities, making frequent adjustments to your course. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 46.9 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, offering a period of more consistent travel before you transition back to local roads. This mix means you'll be active behind the wheel, with a need to stay aware of your surroundings and traffic patterns as you progress from North Ogden to Taylorsville.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 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 46.9 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 3.6 miles in.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 53.3 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 3.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.1 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.5 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
3.6 mi into trip
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~6m in
Take the ramp toward I 15 South, I 84 East: Ogden
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 15 South, I 84 East: Ogden
6
12.1 mi into trip
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~15m 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.
6
39.5 mi into trip
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~45m 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
50.8 mi into trip
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~57m in
Take the exit toward SR 266: 4500 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 301
Toward SR 266: 4500 South
7
51.2 mi into trip
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~58m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Taylorsville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward Taylorsville
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 46.9 mi | 50m |
| 2700 North | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Taylorsville Expressway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| 2600 North | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| 4500 South | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 4700 South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 650 East | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 2650 North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 46.9 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Ogden, UT and Taylorsville, UT.
1
Start on 2650 North
68 ft
·
5 sec
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2650 North
2
Turn right onto 650 East
457 ft
·
24 sec
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650 East
3
Turn right onto 2600 North
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
2600 North
4
Continue on SR 134
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
2700 North
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 15 South, I 84 East: Ogden
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 15; I 84
8.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
27 mi
·
29 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
8.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 301
Toward SR 266: 4500 South
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
273 ft
·
8 sec
Toward Taylorsville
Use the right lane.
12
Turn right onto SR 266
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
4500 South
Use the right lane.
13
Continue on SR 266
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Taylorsville Expressway
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on SR 266
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
4700 South
15
Arrive at destination
SR 266
Trip Plan
Given the short 1-hour duration of this 53.3-mile trip, you have a lot of flexibility in planning your departure. Leaving early in the morning can help you avoid potential local traffic congestion, especially as you approach Taylorsville. With a fuel cost estimated at $8, it's a budget-friendly drive. Since it's not a long haul, you won't need to plan for extensive rest stops, but it’s always a good idea to take a short break if needed. Keep an eye out for the transitions between Veterans Memorial Highway and the local roads like 2700 North, as these are where the route's turn-heavy nature will be most apparent.
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 26.6 miles from North Ogden, UT, or about 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.9 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 53.3 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 26.6 miles or 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Taylorsville, UT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving North Ogden, 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 North Ogden, UT
This is one driving day of about 53.3 miles and 1h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from North Ogden, 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 46.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.6 mi from North Ogden, UT · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 53.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.6 miles from North Ogden, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Taylorsville, UT
The final approach into Taylorsville, 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 Taylorsville, 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
$8.45 one way
$16.89 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $8.85 | $17.71 |
| premium | $4.53 | $9.51 | $19.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.77 | $23.54 |
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: 18.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16 | 0 | $5.60 | $2.56 |
| Efficient EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.46 | $3.41 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Taylorsville, UT
Late night in Taylorsville on Wednesday
Local time
5:35 AM
MDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
65°F
Farmington, UT
27 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
20 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 1m 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 North Ogden, UT to Taylorsville, UT covers 53.3 miles and takes about 1h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, 2700 North, Taylorsville Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.6 miles from North Ogden, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.45 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 10 significant decision points across 53.3 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 3.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.1 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.5 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from North Ogden, UT to Taylorsville, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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