Origin
Salem, UT
Late night in Salem on Wednesday
Local time
4:34 AM
MDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Salem, UT to Logan, UT
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 36m
Distance
136.7 mi
220 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 26m
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6 AM
2h 37m
8 AM
2h 58m
10 AM
2h 44m
12 PM
2h 42m
3 PM
2h 45m
5 PM
2h 57m
8 PM
2h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Salem, UT to Logan, UT covers 136.7 miles and takes about 2h 36m 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, US 89, SR 198 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 104.1 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.66 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
68.4 miles from Salem, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 2h 36m drive with frequent turns across 136.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 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 104.1 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 South Main Street.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 136.7 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 (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (SR 198): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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South Main Street
Turn left onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
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SR 198
Turn right onto SR 198
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
5.5 mi into trip
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~10m in
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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
71.8 mi into trip
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~1h 21m in
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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.
5
109.8 mi into trip
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~2h 1m in
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I 15 Business; I 84 Business
Keep slight right at fork onto I 15 Business; I 84 Business
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 104.1 mi | 1h 50m |
| US 89 | 22 mi | 28m |
| SR 198 | 4.9 mi | 9m |
| 1100 South | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| I 15 Business | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| 200 North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West 100 South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 104.1 mi, about 1h 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem, UT and Logan, UT.
1
Start on West 100 South
23 ft
·
6 sec
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West 100 South
2
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
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South Main Street
3
Turn right onto SR 198
4.9 mi
·
9 min
·
SR 198
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
5
Merge onto I 15
66 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
38 mi
·
39 min
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Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit onto I 15 Business; I 84 Business
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
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I 15 Business; I 84 Business
Toward US 91
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 15 Business; I 84 Business
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
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I 15 Business; I 84 Business
9
Merge onto US 91; I 15 Bus; I 84 Bus
4.5 mi
·
5 min
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1100 South
10
Continue on US 89; US 91
22 mi
·
28 min
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US 89; US 91
11
Turn right onto 200 North
210 ft
·
11 sec
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200 North
12
Turn left
106 ft
·
13 sec
13
Turn left
73 ft
·
5 sec
14
Arrive at destination
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 68.4 miles from Salem, UT, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.1 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 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68.4 miles or 1h 18m 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 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Logan, UT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Salem, 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 Salem, UT
This is one driving day of about 136.7 miles and 2h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Salem, 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 104.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 68.4 mi from Salem, UT · 1h 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
68 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 68.4 miles from Salem, 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 104.1 miles.
Arriving in Logan, UT
The final approach into Logan, 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 Logan, UT.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.66 one way
$43.32 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
48 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $22.71 | $45.41 |
| premium | $4.53 | $24.39 | $48.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.18 | $60.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41 | 0 | $14.35 | $6.56 |
| Efficient EV | 34.2 | 0 | $11.96 | $5.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 54.7 | 0 | $19.14 | $8.75 |
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (67% 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
Logan, UT
Late night in Logan on Wednesday
Local time
4:34 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
21 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 36m 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 Salem, UT to Logan, UT covers 136.7 miles and takes about 2h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, US 89, SR 198. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 68.4 miles from Salem, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.66 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 136.7 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 (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (SR 198): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Salem, UT to Logan, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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