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Drive Time
27m
Distance
21.4 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
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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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Farmington, UT
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This short 21.4-mile trip from Ogden, UT to Farmington, UT is easily manageable as a single-day excursion, taking only about 27 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate Veterans Memorial Highway and Main Street, with a portion on Wall Avenue contributing to the journey. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $3, this drive offers a convenient way to travel within the Mountain West region. Given its brevity and local road focus, it's perfect for a quick trip where you can be flexible with your timing and any potential stops.
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
10.7 miles from Ogden, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 13m into the drive .
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Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 21.4-mile route. With a 0% highway share, you'll be on surface streets for the entire duration, making it feel more like navigating through towns than cruising on an open road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 16.8 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, offering a brief period of consistent travel before you begin making more turns. This profile means you'll be engaged with the road, frequently adjusting your course.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
306 ft
Total Descent
303 ft
Highest Point
4,592 ft
~9.2 mi in
Elevation Range
303 ft
Notable High Points
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 0.1 miles in near Lincoln Avenue.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 21.4 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 0.1 miles (Lincoln Avenue): Navigation decision point; 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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto SR 204 / Wall Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward I 15 South, I 84 East: Salt Lake City
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward SR 225: Park Lane
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 16.8 mi | 17m |
| Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Wall Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Park Lane | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 30th Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| 31st Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 600 North | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 25th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Ogden, UT and Farmington, UT.
Start on SR 53
Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue
Turn right onto 25th Street
Turn left onto SR 204
Turn right onto SR 79
Continue on SR 79
Turn straight onto SR 79
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 15; I 84
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
Take the exit
Turn left onto SR 225
Turn right onto SR 106
Continue on SR 106
Continue on SR 106
Turn left onto SR 106
Arrive at destination
For this short 27-minute drive, you have the luxury of flexibility. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid any potential rush hour traffic that might impact your turns on Main Street or Wall Avenue. Since the total fuel cost is only around $3, you won't need to worry much about refueling stops. The 'turn-heavy local drive' profile suggests paying close attention to navigation and road signs, especially as you transition between Veterans Memorial Highway and the other local roads.
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.
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 21.4 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 10.7 miles or 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Farmington, UT than in the middle of the route.
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 21.4 miles and 27m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 10.7 mi from Ogden, UT · 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
11 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.
A short stop after about 21.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 10.7 miles from Ogden, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Farmington, 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 Farmington, UT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$3.39 one way
$6.78 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.82 | $7.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.72 | $9.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 57% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.87 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.00 | $1.37 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (57% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Ogden on Wednesday
Local time
1:19 PM
MDT
Current temp
58°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Farmington on Wednesday
Local time
1:19 PM
MDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
65°F
Centerville, UT
11 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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