Origin
Ogden, UT
Morning in Ogden on Thursday
Local time
11:52 AM
MDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ogden, UT to Francis, UT
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 32m
Distance
70.2 mi
113 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 25m
★
6 AM
1h 32m
8 AM
1h 46m
10 AM
1h 37m
12 PM
1h 36m
3 PM
1h 38m
5 PM
1h 45m
8 PM
1h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ogden, UT
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Francis, UT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ogden, UT to Francis, UT covers 70.2 miles and takes about 1h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 84, East Wanship Road, Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 31.7 miles on I 84. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.12 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
35.1 miles from Ogden, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 32m. Total distance: 70.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Ogden, UT to Francis, UT covers 70.2 miles and takes about 1h 32m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 12 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 31.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 89 / Washington Boulevard.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 32m 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 0.2 miles (US 89 / Washington Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 7.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 7.9 miles (I 84): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 89 / Washington Boulevard
Turn right onto US 89 / Washington Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
7.6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward I 84 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 84 East
5
7.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
I 84
Merge onto I 84
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
39.6 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 80 West: Salt Lake City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 120B
Toward I 80 West: Salt Lake City
6
51.4 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Take the exit toward SR 32 South: Wanship, Kamas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 155
Toward SR 32 South: Wanship, Kamas
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Ogden, UT to Francis, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Kamas along the way.
Kamas
51.4 mi in
|
~59m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 84 | 31.7 mi | 33m |
| East Wanship Road | 15.8 mi | 27m |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 11.6 mi | 12m |
| Washington Boulevard | 7.4 mi | 12m |
| North Main Street | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| 24th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Main Village Way | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 84
— 31.7 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ogden, UT and Francis, UT.
1
Start on SR 53
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
24th Street
2
Turn right onto US 89
7.4 mi
·
12 min
·
Washington Boulevard
3
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 84 East
4
Merge onto I 84
32 mi
·
33 min
·
I 84
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 120B
Toward I 80 West: Salt Lake City
6
Merge onto I 80; US 189
12 mi
·
12 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 155
Toward SR 32 South: Wanship, Kamas
8
Continue on SR 32
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
East Wanship Road
9
Continue on SR 32
16 mi
·
26 min
·
East Wanship Road
10
Continue on SR 32
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
North Main Street
11
Turn right onto SR 32
18 ft
·
0 sec
·
West Main Village Way
12
Arrive at destination
SR 32
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 35.1 miles from Ogden, UT, or about 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31.7 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 15 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.1 miles or 41m 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 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Francis, UT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Ogden, UT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ogden, UT
This is one driving day of about 70.2 miles and 1h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Ogden, UT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 84 for about 31.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.1 mi from Ogden, UT · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.1 miles from Ogden, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Francis, UT
The final approach into Francis, 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
$11.12 one way
$22.25 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $11.66 | $23.32 |
| premium | $4.53 | $12.52 | $25.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.50 | $31.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.6 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 | 21.1 | 0 | $7.37 | $3.37 |
| Efficient EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.14 | $2.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.1 | 0 | $9.83 | $4.49 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Francis, UT
Morning in Francis on Thursday
Local time
11:52 AM
MDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
65°F
Farmington, UT
35 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
24 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 32m 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 Ogden, UT to Francis, UT covers 70.2 miles and takes about 1h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 84, East Wanship Road, Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.1 miles from Ogden, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.12 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 32m 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 0.2 miles (US 89 / Washington Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 7.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 7.9 miles (I 84): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Ogden, UT to Francis, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Kamas along the way.
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