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Trip from Provo, UT to Ogden, UT

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Drive Time

1h 29m

Distance

80 mi

129 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 23m ★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m

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 Utah County, Utah, United States

Provo, UT

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

Ogden, UT

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Trip Overview

The drive from Provo, UT to Ogden, UT covers 80 miles and takes about 1h 29m 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, West Center Street, Wall Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 75.7 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.68 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

40 miles from Provo, UT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 1h 29m drive with frequent turns across 80 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 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 75.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 189 / North University Avenue.

Route Complexity 6/10

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

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 80 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: near the start (US 189 / North University Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (SR 114 / West Center Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

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

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0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 189 / North University Avenue

Turn right onto US 189 / North University Avenue

Navigation decision point

6
0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in | SR 114 / West Center Street

Turn right onto SR 114 / West Center Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
2 mi into trip | ~4m in | I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
59.9 mi into trip | ~1h 6m 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
77.6 mi into trip | ~1h 25m in

Take the exit toward SR 79: 31st Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 341 Toward SR 79: 31st Street

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway 75.7 mi 1h 21m
West Center Street 1 mi 1m
Wall Avenue 1 mi 1m
31st Street 0.7 mi 1m
100 North 0.5 mi 1m
24th Street 0.3 mi <1m
North University Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
North 500 West <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Highway — 75.7 mi, about 1h 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Center Street

21 ft · 3 sec · Center Street
2

Turn right onto US 189

478 ft · 18 sec · North University Avenue
3

Turn left onto 100 North

0.5 mi · 1 min · 100 North
4

Turn left onto US 89

475 ft · 12 sec · North 500 West
5

Turn right onto SR 114

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Center Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6

Continue on this road

0.3 mi · 36 sec · this road
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City Use the left / straight lanes.
7

Merge onto I 15

58 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork onto I 15

18 mi · 18 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Exit 341 Toward SR 79: 31st Street Use the slight right lane.
10

Turn right onto SR 79

0.7 mi · 1 min · 31st Street
Use the right lane.
11

Turn left onto SR 204

1.0 mi · 1 min · Wall Avenue
12

Turn right onto 24th Street

0.3 mi · 29 sec · 24th Street
13

Arrive at destination

SR 53

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 40 miles from Provo, UT, or about 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.7 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 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 40 miles or 44m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 14m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ogden, UT than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Provo, 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 Provo, UT

This is one driving day of about 80 miles and 1h 29m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Provo, 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 75.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 40 mi from Provo, UT · 44m into the drive

Downtown Sandy, UT, UT

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sandy, UT

40 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.

Popular next leg

Sandy, UT to Ogden, UT

49.3 mi · 56m

Pacing Suggestions

Farr West, UT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Murray, UT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 40 miles from Provo, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 75.7 miles.

Arriving in Ogden, UT

The final approach into Ogden, 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 Ogden, 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

$12.68 one way

$25.35 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 28 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $13.29 $26.58
premium $4.53 $14.27 $28.54
diesel $5.61 $17.66 $35.33

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 28 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 24 0 $8.40 $3.84
Efficient EV 20 0 $7.00 $3.20
EV Truck/SUV 32 0 $11.20 $5.12

Gas CO2

28 kg

EV CO2

9 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 3 hours ago

Origin

Provo, UT

Late night in Provo on Wednesday

Local time

4:19 AM

MDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Ogden, UT

Late night in Ogden on Wednesday

Local time

4:19 AM

MDT

Current temp

62°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

3 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 29m 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 Provo, UT to Ogden, UT covers 80 miles and takes about 1h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, West Center Street, Wall Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40 miles from Provo, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.68 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 80 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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 189 / North University Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (SR 114 / West Center Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Provo, UT to Ogden, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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