Origin
Ogden, UT
Afternoon in Ogden on Sunday
Local time
12:42 PM
MDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ogden, UT to East Carbon City, UT
Drive Time
3h 35m
Distance
178.3 mi
287 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Ogden to East Carbon City, expect a 178.3-mile journey that takes approximately 3 hours and 35 minutes of driving time. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking overnight accommodations unless you prefer a slower pace. You will navigate through the Mountain West, utilizing a mix of the Veterans Memorial Highway, the Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway, and SR 123. Budgeting about $28 for fuel should cover your travel costs comfortably. It is a straightforward trek that trades long-haul interstate monotony for a more localized, turn-heavy experience through the heart of Utah.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
89.2 miles from Ogden, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 39m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a road trip defined by its technical nature rather than high-speed interstate cruising, as only 7% of your travel occurs on major highways. You will spend the bulk of your time navigating local roads that demand your full attention behind the wheel. The longest uninterrupted section covers 83.3 miles along the Veterans Memorial Highway, providing a brief period of consistency before the route transitions into more frequent turns. As you progress toward East Carbon City, the character of the drive shifts, requiring you to stay alert through the winding segments of the Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway. It is an engaging drive for those who prefer an active, hands-on experience over a passive highway slog.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 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 83.3 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 0.3 miles in near 25th Street.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 178.3 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 0.3 miles (25th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (SR 204 / Wall Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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25th Street
Turn right onto 25th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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SR 204 / Wall Avenue
Turn left onto SR 204 / Wall Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
8
2.2 mi into trip
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~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 15 South, I 84 East: Salt Lake City
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 15 South, I 84 East: Salt Lake City
8
85.8 mi into trip
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~1h 34m in
Take the exit toward US 6 East, SR 156: Spanish Fork, Main Street, Price
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 257B-A
Toward US 6 East, SR 156: Spanish Fork, Main St...
8
86.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 35m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 6 East: Price
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Exit 257B
Toward US 6 East: Price
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Ogden, UT to East Carbon City, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Price along the way.
Price
85.8 mi in
|
~1h 34m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 83.3 mi | 1h 29m |
| Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway | 76.1 mi | 1h 32m |
| SR 123 | 8.4 mi | 14m |
| US 6 | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| East Main Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Wall Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| State Street | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| 30th Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 83.3 mi, about 1h 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ogden, UT and East Carbon City, UT.
1
Start on SR 53
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
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24th Street
2
Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
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Lincoln Avenue
3
Turn right onto 25th Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
25th Street
Use the none lane.
4
Turn left onto SR 204
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Wall Avenue
Use the left / right lanes.
5
Turn right onto SR 79
136 ft
·
2 sec
·
30th Street
6
Continue on SR 79
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
30th Street
7
Turn straight onto SR 79
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
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31st Street
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 15 South, I 84 East: Salt Lake City
Use the left lane.
9
Merge onto I 15; I 84
0.7 mi
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44 sec
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Veterans Memorial Highway
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
27 mi
·
29 min
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Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
8.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
47 mi
·
50 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 257B-A
Toward US 6 East, SR 156: Spanish Fork, Main Street, Price
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 257B
Toward US 6 East: Price
Use the straight lane.
15
Merge
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Toward US 6 East: Price
16
Continue on US 6
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
US 6
Use the left / none lanes.
17
Continue on US 6
33 mi
·
39 min
·
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
Use the none lane.
18
Continue on US 6
0.7 mi
·
57 sec
·
State Street
19
Continue on US 6
35 mi
·
42 min
·
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
Use the none lane.
20
Continue on US 6; US 191
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
West Highway Drive
21
Continue on US 6; US 191
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
East Main Street
Use the none lane.
22
Continue on US 6; US 191
7.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
Use the none lane.
23
Turn left onto SR 123
8.4 mi
·
14 min
·
SR 123
Use the left lane.
24
Turn left onto Grassy Trail Drive
358 ft
·
18 sec
·
Grassy Trail Drive
25
At end of road, turn right onto Whitmore Drive
56 ft
·
2 sec
·
Whitmore Drive
26
Turn left onto Grassy Trail Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Grassy Trail Drive
27
Turn left onto Wilkins Street
240 ft
·
13 sec
·
Wilkins Street
28
Turn right onto Berkley Avenue
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Berkley Avenue
29
Arrive at destination
Berkley Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a manageable one-day drive, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time based on your personal preference. Aim to complete your single planned stop strategically to break up the 3-hour and 35-minute duration, ensuring you stay fresh for the more technical, turn-heavy portions of the route. Given the significant distance covered on local roads, keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before leaving the major highway stretches to avoid any unnecessary stress. Because this is a turn-heavy route, prioritize checking your tire pressure and vehicle maintenance before departing Ogden. This preparation will make navigating the local road segments much smoother as you head toward East Carbon City.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 89.2 miles from Ogden, UT, or about 1h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 83.3 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 80 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 89.2 miles or 1h 39m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Carbon City, UT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving 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 Ogden, UT
This is one driving day of about 178.3 miles and 3h 35m.
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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 83.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 89.2 mi from Ogden, UT · 1h 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
89 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 89.2 miles from Ogden, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 83.3 miles.
Arriving in East Carbon City, UT
The final approach into East Carbon City, 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 East Carbon City, 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
$28.25 one way
$56.51 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
62 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $29.70 | $59.40 |
| premium | $4.53 | $31.79 | $63.58 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $39.61 | $79.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 62.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 53.5 | 0 | $18.72 | $8.56 |
| Efficient EV | 44.6 | 0 | $15.60 | $7.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 71.3 | 0 | $24.96 | $11.41 |
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (66% 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
East Carbon City, UT
Afternoon in East Carbon City on Sunday
Local time
12:42 PM
MDT
Current temp
42°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
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
3h 35m 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 East Carbon City, UT covers 178.3 miles and takes about 3h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway, SR 123. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 89.2 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 $28.25 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 178.3 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 0.3 miles (25th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (SR 204 / Wall Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Ogden, UT to East Carbon City, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Price along the way.
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