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Trip from South Ogden, UT to Wolf Star, UT

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

33m

Distance

16.7 mi

27 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 30m ★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 31m

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

city in Weber County, Utah, United States

South Ogden, UT

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Downtown Wolf Star, UT, UT

Wolf Star, UT

Christina & Peter

Trip Overview

The drive from South Ogden, UT to Wolf Star, UT covers 16.7 miles and takes about 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on SR 158, Ogden Canyon Road, Washington Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.3 miles on SR 158. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.65 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 16.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

33m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (37%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile.

Drive Character

The drive from South Ogden, UT to Wolf Star, UT covers 16.7 miles and takes about 33m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 158 is the longest continuous segment at about 6.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in near 22nd Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

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

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 16.7 miles you will encounter 9 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 2.4 miles (22nd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles (SR 39 / Ogden Canyon Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.3 miles (SR 158): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

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

6
2.4 mi into trip | ~4m in | 22nd Street

Turn right onto 22nd Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
5.2 mi into trip | ~10m in | SR 39 / Ogden Canyon Road

At end of road, turn right onto SR 39 / Ogden Canyon Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
10.3 mi into trip | ~22m in | SR 158

Turn left onto SR 158

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
16.5 mi into trip | ~32m in | Elkhorn Drive

Turn right onto Elkhorn Drive

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
16.6 mi into trip | ~32m in | Pinehurst Drive

Turn left onto Pinehurst Drive

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
SR 158 6.3 mi 10m
Ogden Canyon Road 5.1 mi 11m
Washington Boulevard 2.4 mi 4m
Valley Drive 1.3 mi 2m
22nd Street 1.2 mi 2m
Harrison Boulevard 0.3 mi <1m
Elkhorn Drive 0.1 mi <1m
Pinehurst Drive <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: SR 158 — 6.3 mi, about 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Ogden, UT and Wolf Star, UT.

1

Start on 39th Street

52 ft · 7 sec · 39th Street
2

Turn left onto US 89

2.4 mi · 4 min · Washington Boulevard
3

Turn right onto 22nd Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · 22nd Street
Use the right lane.
4

Turn left onto SR 203

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Harrison Boulevard
5

Turn right onto 20th Street

101 ft · 5 sec · 20th Street
6

Turn left onto Valley Drive

1.3 mi · 2 min · Valley Drive
7

At end of road, turn right onto SR 39

5.1 mi · 11 min · Ogden Canyon Road
Use the straight lane.
8

Turn left onto SR 158

6.3 mi · 10 min · SR 158
Use the left lane.
9

Turn right onto Elkhorn Drive

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Elkhorn Drive
Use the right lane.
10

Turn left onto Pinehurst Drive

419 ft · 18 sec · Pinehurst Drive
11

Arrive at destination

Pinehurst Drive

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.65 one way

$5.29 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $2.77 $5.55
premium $4.53 $2.98 $5.96
diesel $5.61 $3.69 $7.37

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5 0 $1.75 $0.80
Efficient EV 4.2 0 $1.46 $0.67
EV Truck/SUV 6.7 0 $2.34 $1.07

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

South Ogden, UT

Late night in South Ogden on Friday

Local time

12:16 AM

MDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Wolf Star, UT

Late night in Wolf Star on Friday

Local time

12:16 AM

MDT

Current temp

35°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

14 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

33m 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 South Ogden, UT to Wolf Star, UT covers 16.7 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SR 158, Ogden Canyon Road, Washington Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.4 miles from South Ogden, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.65 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 16.7 miles you will encounter 9 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: at 2.4 miles (22nd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles (SR 39 / Ogden Canyon Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.3 miles (SR 158): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from South Ogden, UT to Wolf Star, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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