How far is Castle Dale, UT from Ogden, UT?

The driving distance from Castle Dale, UT to Ogden, UT is about 185.5 miles (298.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.8 miles (237.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
185.46 mi
03h 06m
Flight
147.77 mi
237.81 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.77 mi
Kilometers
237.81 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
185.46 mi
Kilometers
298.47 km
Drive Time
03h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ogden
Tue, May 26, 8:42 PM MDT
Return by in Castle Dale
Tue, May 26, 11:48 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Castle Dale
2026-05-26T17:36
Arrive Ogden
Tue, May 26, 8:42 PM MDT
Route Timing
03h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:48 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Castle Dale
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mapleton
UT

City in Utah County, Utah, United States

From Castle Dale
92.2 mi
01h 33m
To Ogden
93.3 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 14 mph S
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Castle Dale and Ogden.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Castle Dale and Ogden.

  1. 1

    Start on North Spartan Center Street

    55 m · 13 sec · North Spartan Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    30.1 mi · 43 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    2250 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    29.7 mi · 36 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on State Street

    1.1 km · 58 sec · State Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    33.2 mi · 40 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on East US-6

    3.6 mi · 5 min · East US-6

  8. 8

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    1158 ft · 18 sec · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City

    1633 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    66 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    17.7 mi · 19 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 79: 31st Street

    2053 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 31st Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · 31st Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Wall Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Wall Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 24th Street

    1382 ft · 30 sec · 24th Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 24th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Castle Dale and Ogden.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
83.7 mi · 45%
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
63.1 mi · 34%
East Main Street
30.5 mi · 16%
East US-6
3.58 mi · 2%
Wall Avenue
1 mi · 1%
31st Street
0.73 mi
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

66 mi · 01h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.7 mi
147.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mapleton
01h 33m from Castle Dale
Leave By
10:48 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Castle Dale and Partly Sunny near Ogden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Castle Dale to Ogden?

The road trip is about 185.5 miles (298.5 km) and usually takes 03h 06m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mapleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.2 miles from Castle Dale and 93.3 miles from Ogden.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 147.8 miles (237.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:48 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.46 one way or $50.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Castle Dale and Partly Sunny near Ogden.

Stop Ideas Near Mapleton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mapleton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mapleton.

RAIL

Provo

13 mi away
300 West 600 South
RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

75 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

76 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Helper

79 mi away
1 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Castle Dale and Ogden. Straight-line distance: 147.77 mi (237.81 km).

Castle Dale

#1 Castle Dale

City in Emery County, Utah, United States

Population1,511
Coordinates39.2121900, -111.0196100
Altitude1730
CountryUnited States
Ogden

#2 Ogden

The most populous city in Weber County, Utah.

Population87,387
Coordinates41.2230000, -111.9738300
Altitude1311
CountryUnited States
Start: North Spartan Center Street (-111.019667, 39.212189)
End: 24th Street (-111.973833, 41.222796)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 298 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.54 gal
24.77 L · about $25.46
Round trip
$50.92
13.08 gal · 49.54 L
Estimated CO2
58.1 kg one way
Round trip: 116.2 kg / 256 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $25.46 $50.92
Mid-grade $4.23 $27.67 $55.34
Premium $4.55 $29.75 $59.50
Diesel $5.41 $35.39 $70.79

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Utah · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Castle Dale and Ogden. The current time is 17:36:05.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.