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Trip from Ogden, UT to Willard, UT

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

53m

Distance

44.8 mi

72 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 49m ★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m

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

city in and county seat of Weber County, Utah, United States

Ogden, UT

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Downtown Willard, UT, UT

Willard, UT

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Trip Overview

The drive from Ogden, UT to Willard, UT covers 44.8 miles and takes about 53m 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, Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, Wall Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 36.3 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.10 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

22.4 miles from Ogden, UT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 26m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 53m drive with frequent turns across 44.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 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 36.3 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 0.4 miles in near SR 204 / Wall Avenue.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 44.8 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 0.4 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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

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.
6
30.7 mi into trip | ~35m 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
43.4 mi into trip | ~49m in

Take the exit toward 2300 East, Holladay, Millcreek

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. Toward 2300 East, Holladay, Millcreek

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway 36.3 mi 38m
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway 4.6 mi 4m
Wall Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
30th Street 0.6 mi <1m
Atkin Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
31st Street 0.4 mi <1m
2000 East 0.3 mi <1m
2300 East 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Highway — 36.3 mi, about 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ogden, UT and Willard, 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 right at fork onto I 80

4.6 mi · 4 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Toward 2300 East, Holladay, Millcreek Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Turn right

89 ft · 1 sec
15

Turn slight right onto 2300 East

0.2 mi · 23 sec · 2300 East
16

Turn right onto Atkin Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Atkin Avenue
17

Turn left onto 2000 East

0.3 mi · 39 sec · 2000 East
18

Turn right onto 3000 South

0.1 mi · 25 sec · 3000 South
19

Continue on 2990 South

346 ft · 15 sec · 2990 South
20

Arrive at destination

2990 South

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 22.4 miles from Ogden, UT, or about 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36.3 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 44.8 miles or 53m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 22.4 miles or 26m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 43m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Willard, 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 44.8 miles and 53m.

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 Veterans Memorial Highway for about 36.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 22.4 mi from Ogden, UT · 26m into the drive

city in Davis County, Utah, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Centerville, UT

22 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

Millcreek, UT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 44.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Farmington, UT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 22.4 miles from Ogden, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Willard, UT

The final approach into Willard, 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 Willard, 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

$7.10 one way

$14.20 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $7.44 $14.88
premium $4.53 $7.99 $15.98
diesel $5.61 $9.89 $19.78

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$32–$57

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.4 0 $4.70 $2.15
Efficient EV 11.2 0 $3.92 $1.79
EV Truck/SUV 17.9 0 $6.27 $2.87

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (69% 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 7 hours ago

Origin

Ogden, UT

Evening in Ogden on Tuesday

Local time

7:58 PM

MDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Willard, UT

Evening in Willard on Tuesday

Local time

7:58 PM

MDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

46°F

Centerville, UT

22 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

53m 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 Willard, UT covers 44.8 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, Wall Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.4 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 $7.10 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 demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 44.8 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 0.4 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.
The route from Ogden, UT to Willard, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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