How far is Monticello, UT from Ogden, UT?
The driving distance from Monticello, UT to Ogden, UT is about 323.9 miles (521.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 270.7 miles (435.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 35m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 17m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Carbon County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Monticello and Ogden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monticello and Ogden.
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Start on South Main Street
56.4 mi · 1 hr 11 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
29 mi · 34 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Take the exit left toward I-70 West
2377 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
23.4 mi · 22 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West, US 191 North: Price, Salt Lake City
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
51.3 mi · 1 hr · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on West Highway Drive
2645 ft · 50 sec · West Highway Drive
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
35 mi · 43 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Continue on State Street
1.1 km · 58 sec · State Street
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
33.2 mi · 40 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Continue on East US-6
3.6 mi · 5 min · East US-6
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
1158 ft · 18 sec · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
1633 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
66 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
17.7 mi · 19 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 79: 31st Street
2053 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto 31st Street
1.2 km · 1 min · 31st Street
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Turn left onto Wall Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Wall Avenue
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Turn right onto 24th Street
1382 ft · 30 sec · 24th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 24th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Monticello and Ogden.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Monticello and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Ogden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Monticello to Ogden?
The road trip is about 323.9 miles (521.3 km) and usually takes 05h 17m 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?
Wellington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.4 miles from Monticello and 162.6 miles from Ogden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 270.7 miles (435.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.2 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 6:24 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.50 one way or $88.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Monticello and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Ogden.
Stop Ideas Near Wellington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wellington.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Monticello and Ogden. Straight-line distance: 270.66 mi (435.58 km).
#1 Monticello
City in southeast Utah
| Population | 1,955 |
| Coordinates | 37.8713800, -109.3428900 |
| Altitude | 2155 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ogden
The most populous city in Weber County, Utah.
| Population | 87,387 |
| Coordinates | 41.2230000, -111.9738300 |
| Altitude | 1311 |
| Country | United States |
End: 24th Street (-111.973833, 41.222796)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 521 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $44.50 | $88.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $48.36 | $96.72 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $52.00 | $103.99 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $61.86 | $123.72 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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