Trip from Ogden, UT to Benson, UT

Data updated 4 hours ago

Drive Time

1h 8m

Distance

54.5 mi

88 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min

4 AM

1h 3m ★

6 AM

1h 9m

8 AM

1h 20m

10 AM

1h 13m

12 PM

1h 12m

3 PM

1h 13m

5 PM

1h 19m

8 PM

1h 5m

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

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Benson, UT

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Trip Overview

The drive from Ogden, UT to Benson, UT covers 54.5 miles and takes about 1h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 89, Veterans Memorial Highway, 1000 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.9 miles on US 89. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.64 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.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

27.2 miles from Ogden, UT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 31m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Ogden, UT to Benson, UT covers 54.5 miles and takes about 1h 8m, 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 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

US 89 is the longest continuous segment at about 18.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near SR 204 / Wall Avenue.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 54.5 miles you will encounter 11 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: at 0.3 miles (SR 204 / Wall Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (SR 104 / 20th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

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

0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | SR 204 / Wall Avenue

Turn right onto SR 204 / Wall Avenue

Navigation decision point

0.8 mi into trip | ~1m in | SR 104 / 20th Street

Turn left onto SR 104 / 20th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

2.5 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the ramp toward I 15 North, I 84 West: Brigham City

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 15 North, I 84 West: Brigham City

2.8 mi into trip | ~5m in | I 15; I 84 / Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge onto I 15; I 84 / Veterans Memorial Highway

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

20.6 mi into trip | ~23m in | I 15 Business; I 84 Business

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

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 89	18.9 mi	22m
Veterans Memorial Highway	17.6 mi	17m
1000 West	5.6 mi	8m
1100 South	4.5 mi	5m
Airport Road	2.1 mi	3m
3000 North	1 mi	2m
21st Street	0.8 mi	1m
20th Street	0.8 mi	1m

Longest stretch: US 89 — 18.9 mi, about 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on SR 53

0.1 mi · 15 sec · 24th Street

Continue on 24th Street

0.1 mi · 16 sec · 24th Street

Turn right onto SR 204

0.6 mi · 1 min · Wall Avenue

Turn left onto SR 104

0.8 mi · 1 min · 20th Street

Use the left lane.

Turn straight onto SR 104

0.8 mi · 1 min · 21st Street

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 47 sec

Toward I 15 North, I 84 West: Brigham City

Merge onto I 15; I 84

18 mi · 17 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto I 15 Business; I 84 Business

0.2 mi · 21 sec · I 15 Business; I 84 Business

Toward US 91

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

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

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

4.5 mi · 5 min · 1100 South

Continue on US 89; US 91

19 mi · 22 min · US 89; US 91

Turn left onto SR 252

5.6 mi · 8 min · 1000 West

At end of road, turn left onto Airport Road

2.1 mi · 3 min · Airport Road

Continue on 3400 North

0.7 mi · 1 min · 3400 North

At end of road, turn left onto 3000 West

0.2 mi · 31 sec · 3000 West

Continue on 3200 North

0.5 mi · 1 min · 3200 North

Turn right onto 3000 North

1.0 mi · 2 min · 3000 North

Arrive at destination

3000 North

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 27.2 miles from Ogden, UT, or about 31m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.9 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 54.5 miles or 1h 8m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 27.2 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 55m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Benson, 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.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Ogden, UT

This is one driving day of about 54.5 miles and 1h 8m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from 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 US 89 for about 18.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 27.2 mi from Ogden, UT · 31m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Farr West, UT

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

Logan, UT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 54.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Farr West, UT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 27.2 miles from Ogden, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Benson, UT

The final approach into Benson, 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 Benson, 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.

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 20.7

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.64 one way

$17.27 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.22	$9.05	$18.11
premium	$4.53	$9.72	$19.44
diesel	$5.61	$12.03	$24.07

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$34–$59

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 19.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	16.3	$5.72	$2.62
Efficient EV	13.6	$4.77	$2.18
EV Truck/SUV	21.8	$7.63	$3.49

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.

Forecast data refreshed 10 hours ago

Origin

Ogden, UT

Night in Ogden on Tuesday

Local time

10:21 PM

MDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Benson, UT

Night in Benson on Tuesday

Local time

10:21 PM

MDT

Current temp

58°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

14 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 8m 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 Benson, UT covers 54.5 miles and takes about 1h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 89, Veterans Memorial Highway, 1000 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 27.2 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 $8.64 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.

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

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