How far is Gunnison, UT from Ogden, UT?

The driving distance from Gunnison, UT to Ogden, UT is about 161.4 miles (259.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 143.1 miles (230.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
161.43 mi
02h 33m
Flight
143.1 mi
230.3 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.1 mi
Kilometers
230.3 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
161.43 mi
Kilometers
259.79 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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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 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ogden
Thu, Apr 23, 7:52 AM MDT
Return by in Gunnison
Thu, Apr 23, 10:26 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gunnison
2026-04-23T05:18
Arrive Ogden
Thu, Apr 23, 7:52 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:22 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gunnison
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Provo
UT

The second most populous city in Utah.

From Gunnison
80.2 mi
01h 17m
To Ogden
81.2 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Thursday

Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph W
Destination
55°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gunnison and Ogden.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1732 ft · 49 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    30 mi · 45 min

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right

    8.8 mi · 13 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    2741 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    100.6 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    17.7 mi · 19 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

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

    2053 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 31st Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · 31st Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Wall Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Wall Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 24th Street

    1382 ft · 30 sec · 24th Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 24th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gunnison 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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
118 mi · 73%
Main Street
30.8 mi · 19%
Wall Avenue
1 mi · 1%
31st Street
0.73 mi
SR 79
0.39 mi
24th Street
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

101 mi · 01h 44m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.3 mi
143.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Provo
01h 17m from Gunnison
Leave By
1:22 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Gunnison and Chance Rain Showers near Ogden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gunnison to Ogden?

The road trip is about 161.4 miles (259.8 km) and usually takes 02h 33m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Provo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.2 miles from Gunnison and 81.2 miles from Ogden.

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

The direct path is about 143.1 miles (230.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:22 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.19 one way or $44.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Gunnison and Chance Rain Showers near Ogden.

Stop Ideas Near Provo

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Provo, 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 Provo.

RAIL

Provo

1 mi away
300 West 600 South
RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

62 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

63 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Helper

92 mi away
1 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gunnison and Ogden. Straight-line distance: 143.1 mi (230.3 km).

Gunnison

#1 Gunnison

City in Sanpete County, Utah, United States

Population3,675
Coordinates39.1552400, -111.8182600
Altitude1566
CountryUnited States
Ogden

#2 Ogden

The most populous city in Weber County, Utah.

Population87,387
Coordinates41.2230000, -111.9738300
Altitude1311
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-111.818269, 39.15524)
End: 24th Street (-111.973833, 41.222796)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 260 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.7 gal
21.56 L · about $22.19
Round trip
$44.38
11.4 gal · 43.12 L
Estimated CO2
50.7 kg one way
Round trip: 101.3 kg / 223 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $22.19 $44.38
Mid-grade $4.23 $24.12 $48.23
Premium $4.55 $25.93 $51.86
Diesel $5.41 $30.85 $61.70

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Gunnison and Ogden. The current time is 05:18:37.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.