Origin
Ogden, UT
Morning in Ogden on Saturday
Local time
11:47 AM
MDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ogden, UT to South Jordan Heights, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
53.2 mi
86 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 59m
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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South Jordan Heights, UT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ogden, UT to South Jordan Heights, UT covers 53.2 miles and takes about 1h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Veterans Memorial Highway, 10600 South, Wall Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 47.6 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.43 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 47.6 mi | 51m |
| 10600 South | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Wall Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Jordan Parkway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 10400 South | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 30th Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| 31st Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Miners Mile | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 47.6 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ogden, UT and South Jordan Heights, UT.
1
Start on SR 53
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
24th Street
2
Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Lincoln Avenue
3
Turn right onto 25th Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
25th Street
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
·
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
·
44 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
27 mi
·
29 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
8.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
Exit 293
Toward SR 151 West: 10600 South
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward South Jordan
Use the right lane.
15
Turn straight onto SR 151
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
10600 South
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on SR 151
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
10515 South
17
Continue on SR 151
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
South Jordan Parkway
18
Continue on SR 151
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
10400 South
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on SR 151
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
South Jordan Parkway
20
Continue on SR 151
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
10400 South
Use the left lane.
21
Continue on SR 151
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Miners Mile
22
Continue on SR 151
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
10400 South
23
Turn right onto Temple View Drive
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Temple View Drive
24
Arrive at destination
Temple View Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.6 miles from Ogden, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 50.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
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
|
~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
6
3.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
50.2 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Take the exit toward SR 151 West: 10600 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 293
Toward SR 151 West: 10600 South
8
50.3 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Keep slight right at fork toward South Jordan
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward South Jordan
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.43 one way
$16.86 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $8.84 | $17.67 |
| premium | $4.53 | $9.49 | $18.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.75 | $23.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16 | 0 | $5.59 | $2.55 |
| Efficient EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.45 | $3.40 |
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.
Destination
South Jordan Heights, UT
Morning in South Jordan Heights on Saturday
Local time
11:47 AM
MDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
19 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 1m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
53.2 mi in 1h 1m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 47.6 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 0.4 miles in near SR 204 / Wall Avenue.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.2 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.4 miles (SR 204 / Wall Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.2 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 South Jordan Heights, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Jordan along the way.
Jordan
50.3 mi in
|
~56m
About the Cities
Starting in Ogden, UT
Full guide →Ogden is a historic railroad town in Utah's Wasatch Range.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 53.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 47.6 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at South Jordan Heights, UT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 3.2 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at South Jordan Heights, UT before heading back.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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