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Trip from Oakley, UT to Ogden, UT

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 17m

Distance

62.3 mi

100 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 12m ★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m

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

city in and county seat of Weber County, Utah, United States

Ogden, UT

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Trip Overview

The drive from Oakley, UT to Ogden, UT covers 62.3 miles and takes about 1h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 84, Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, SR 32 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 31.4 miles on I 84. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.87 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 62.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (73%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 17m highway drive covering 62.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 84 and Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 31.4 miles on I 84.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 84 is the longest continuous segment at about 31.4 miles.

Elevation Profile

High-altitude sections with notable climbs

6,435 ft 4,303 ft

Total Climb

153 ft

Total Descent

2,286 ft

Highest Point

6,435 ft

Elevation Range

2,132 ft

Notable High Points

4,768 ft at ~57.8 miles +153 ft prominence

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 84 and Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 10.3 miles in.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 17m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 10.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 10.6 miles (I 80; US 189 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

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

4
10.3 mi into trip | ~16m in

Take the ramp toward I 80 East: Cheyenne

Navigation decision point

Toward I 80 East: Cheyenne
5
10.6 mi into trip | ~17m in | I 80; US 189 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge onto I 80; US 189 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
22.6 mi into trip | ~30m in

Take the exit toward I 84 West: Ogden

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 168 Toward I 84 West: Ogden
5
54.5 mi into trip | ~1h 4m in

Take the exit toward US 89 North: Ogden

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 87B Toward US 89 North: Ogden
5
54.7 mi into trip | ~1h 5m in | US 89

Turn right onto US 89

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 84 31.4 mi 33m
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway 12 mi 12m
SR 32 10.3 mi 16m
US 89 3.9 mi 5m
Washington Boulevard 3.5 mi 6m
24th Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 84 — 31.4 mi, about 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oakley, UT and Ogden, UT.

1

Start on SR 32

2.8 mi · 4 min · SR 32
2

Turn slight right onto SR 32

7.5 mi · 12 min · SR 32
3

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward I 80 East: Cheyenne
4

Merge onto I 80; US 189

12 mi · 12 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 168 Toward I 84 West: Ogden
6

Continue on I 84

31 mi · 33 min · I 84
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Exit 87B Toward US 89 North: Ogden
8

Turn right onto US 89

3.9 mi · 5 min · US 89
Use the left lane.
9

Keep slight right at fork onto US 89

3.5 mi · 6 min · Washington Boulevard
10

Turn left onto SR 53

0.2 mi · 20 sec · 24th Street
11

Arrive at destination

SR 53

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 31.1 mi from Oakley, UT · 40m into the drive

city in and county seat of Davis County, Utah, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Farmington, UT

31 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

Coalville, UT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Morgan, UT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 31.1 miles from Oakley, 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.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.87 one way

$19.74 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $10.35 $20.70
premium $4.53 $11.11 $22.23
diesel $5.61 $13.76 $27.51

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18.7 0 $6.54 $2.99
Efficient EV 15.6 0 $5.45 $2.49
EV Truck/SUV 24.9 0 $8.72 $3.99

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Oakley, UT

Morning in Oakley on Saturday

Local time

7:24 AM

MDT

Current temp

37°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Ogden, UT

Morning in Ogden on Saturday

Local time

7:24 AM

MDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

65°F

Farmington, UT

31 mi in

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

25 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 17m 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 Oakley, UT to Ogden, UT covers 62.3 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 84, Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, SR 32. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 31.1 miles from Oakley, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.87 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 straightforward 1h 17m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 10.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 10.6 miles (I 80; US 189 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

The route from Oakley, UT to Ogden, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

High-altitude sections with notable climbs. The route ranges from 4,303 ft to 6,435 ft elevation with about 153 ft of total climbing. There is 1 notable high point along the way.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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