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Trip from Santaquin, UT to Ogden, UT

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 49m

Distance

99.9 mi

161 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 41m ★
6 AM
1h 49m
8 AM
2h 6m
10 AM
1h 55m
12 PM
1h 53m
3 PM
1h 56m
5 PM
2h 5m
8 PM
1h 45m

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

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Downtown Santaquin, UT, UT

Santaquin, UT

Ankit Bisht

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

Ogden, UT

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Trip Overview

This 99.9-mile drive from Santaquin, UT to Ogden, UT is a straightforward, single-day trip that will take about 1 hour and 49 minutes. You'll primarily be on Veterans Memorial Highway, Wall Avenue, and Main Street, with no interstate driving. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $16. This route is recommended as a one-day trip, making it perfect for a quick excursion within the Mountain West region. The overall feel is that of a local, turn-heavy drive, so be prepared for frequent adjustments rather than long, open stretches.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

49.9 miles from Santaquin, UT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 49m. Total distance: 99.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 99.9-mile journey between Santaquin and Ogden. With a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating city streets and local roads for the entire duration. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 96.4 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, indicating a significant portion of the drive follows this main artery. As you progress, you'll transition through various local thoroughfares, marked by frequent intersections and changes in speed limits, rather than a consistent highway experience.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 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 96.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 6 / Main Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 49m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 6 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 6): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1 miles (I 15; US 6 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

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

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 6 / Main Street

Turn right onto US 6 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

7
0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 6

Take the ramp onto US 6 toward I 15 North, US 6 East: Salt Lake City

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward I 15 North, US 6 East: Salt Lake City
5
1 mi into trip | ~2m in | I 15; US 6 / Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge onto I 15; US 6 / Veterans Memorial Highway

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
79.8 mi into trip | ~1h 25m 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
97.5 mi into trip | ~1h 44m 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 96.4 mi 1h 42m
Wall Avenue 1 mi 1m
Main Street 0.7 mi 1m
31st Street 0.7 mi 1m
US 6 0.3 mi <1m
24th Street 0.3 mi <1m
Center Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Highway — 96.4 mi, about 1h 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Center Street

41 ft · 3 sec · Center Street
2

Turn right onto US 6

0.7 mi · 1 min · Main Street
3

Take the ramp onto US 6

0.3 mi · 37 sec · US 6
Toward I 15 North, US 6 East: Salt Lake City Use the left lane.
4

Merge onto I 15; US 6

79 mi · 1 hr 23 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Keep slight left at fork onto I 15

18 mi · 18 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Exit 341 Toward SR 79: 31st Street Use the slight right lane.
7

Turn right onto SR 79

0.7 mi · 1 min · 31st Street
Use the right lane.
8

Turn left onto SR 204

1.0 mi · 1 min · Wall Avenue
9

Turn right onto 24th Street

0.3 mi · 29 sec · 24th Street
10

Arrive at destination

SR 53

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short duration of 1 hour and 49 minutes, this 99.9-mile trip from Santaquin to Ogden offers a lot of flexibility. You can easily tackle it in a single day without needing an overnight stop. With a fuel cost of approximately $16, it's an economical choice. Plan to depart when you feel most comfortable, as the local road nature means you won't be racing against time on long highway segments. A specific tip for this route: pay close attention to the numerous turns indicated by Veterans Memorial Highway, Wall Avenue, and Main Street, as these will be your primary navigational cues.

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 49.9 miles from Santaquin, UT, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 96.4 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 22 miles or 24m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 49.9 miles or 54m 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 28m

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 Santaquin, UT so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Santaquin, UT

This is one driving day of about 99.9 miles and 1h 49m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Santaquin, UT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 96.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 49.9 mi from Santaquin, UT · 54m into the drive

Downtown Riverton, UT, UT

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Riverton, UT

50 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

Riverton, UT to Ogden, UT

55.3 mi · 1h 3m

Pacing Suggestions

Provo, UT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Riverton, UT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 49.9 miles from Santaquin, 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 96.4 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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Antica Roma 🇮🇹 Italian Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Salt Lake City, Utah

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 64.2

Hours: 5–9 pm

+18015320500

Visit website

Spitz Mediterranean Street Food

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Salt Lake City, Utah

1.2 mi

Orlando's Mexican Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Kaysville, Utah

1.4 mi

Antica Roma 🇮🇹 Italian Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 64.2

Salt Lake City, Utah

Hours: 5–9 pm

+18015320500

Visit website

Spitz Mediterranean Street Food

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 64.2

Salt Lake City, Utah

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18013640286

Visit website

Orlando's Mexican Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 85.6

Kaysville, Utah

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13852092284

Visit website

Midnimo Somali Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 64.2

Salt Lake City, Utah

Hours: 9:30 am–8 pm

+13852278481

Visit website

El Matador Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 71.3

Bountiful, Utah

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+18012928998

Visit website

Curry Connect

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 49.9

Sandy, Utah

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+13852744177

Visit website

Biergarten Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 78.5

Farmington, Utah

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+18014518000

Pacific Seas Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 64.2

Salt Lake City, Utah

Hours: 11 am–5 pm

+18019756565

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 64.2

Salt Lake City, Utah

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 64.2

Salt Lake City, Utah

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

The Vine EV Charging Stations

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 28.5

Vineyard, Utah

Provo Recreation Center Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 21.4

Provo, Utah

EVgo Charging Station

2.9 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 64.2

Salt Lake City, Utah

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 64.2

Salt Lake City, Utah

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 28.5

Orem, Utah

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 57.1

Taylorsville, Utah

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Pioneer Memorial Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 64.2

Salt Lake City, Utah

Hours: 9 am–4:30 pm

+18015326479

Visit website

Utah State Capitol

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 64.2

Salt Lake City, Utah

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+18015383074

Visit website

Escape Utah Sandy- Formerly Enigma Escape Games

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 49.9

Sandy, Utah

Hours: 2–10 pm

+13852168915

Visit website

Fly High Trampoline Park Ogden

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 99.9

Ogden, Utah

Hours: 12–9 pm

+18016058777

Visit website

Kangaroo Zoo

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 71.3

North Salt Lake, Utah

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+18012951900

Visit website

Museum of Natural Curiosity at Thanksgiving Point

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 42.8

Lehi, Utah

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+18017682300

Visit website

Butterfly Biosphere

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 42.8

Lehi, Utah

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+18017682300

Visit website

Dimple Dell Regional Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 49.9

Sandy, Utah

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+13854687275

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Timpanogos Cave National Monument

Timpanogos Cave National Monument

National Monument

The visitor center, caves, and cave tours have not yet opened for the 2026 season. Hike your way past stunning vistas to explore a hidden underground world. Taste the thrill of caving as you twist and...

7 mi from route ~18 min detour $12 near mile 31
Caution: Tickets are required to enter Timpanogos Cave
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.31 one way

$30.62 round trip

$3.89/gal 25.4 MPG avg 35 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.23 $16.64 $33.28
premium $4.55 $17.89 $35.78
diesel $5.41 $21.29 $42.57

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 35 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 30 0 $10.49 $4.80
Efficient EV 25 0 $8.74 $4.00
EV Truck/SUV 40 0 $13.99 $6.39

Gas CO2

35 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (66% 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 as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Santaquin, UT

Afternoon in Santaquin on Friday

Local time

3:39 PM

MDT

Current temp

40°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Ogden, UT

Afternoon in Ogden on Friday

Local time

3:39 PM

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

22 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

1h 49m 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 Santaquin, UT to Ogden, UT covers 99.9 miles and takes about 1h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, Wall Avenue, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 49.9 miles from Santaquin, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.31 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 straightforward 1h 49m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 6 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 6): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1 miles (I 15; US 6 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Santaquin, UT to Ogden, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Timpanogos Cave National Monument.

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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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