How far is Ogden, UT from Ballard, UT?
The driving distance from Ogden, UT to Ballard, UT is about 178.8 miles (287.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124.3 miles (200.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 01m 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 03h 30m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Wasatch County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ogden and Ballard.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ogden and Ballard.
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Start on 24th Street
942 ft · 25 sec · 24th Street
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Turn right onto Washington Boulevard
7.4 mi · 12 min · Washington Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East
1492 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
31.7 mi · 33 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Salt Lake City
1152 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
20 mi · 21 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 40 East, US 189 South: Heber, Vernal, Provo
1221 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 40 East, US 189 South: Heber, Vernal, Provo
612 ft · 17 sec
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Continue straight
114.7 mi · 2 hr 13 min
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Turn right onto East 200 North
2.8 mi · 3 min · East 200 North
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Turn right onto 3500 East
1.2 km · 3 min · 3500 East
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Continue on 700 South
2287 ft · 2 min · 700 South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ogden and Ballard.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 40 East
Continue straight
115 mi · 02h 13m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Ogden and Mostly Sunny near Ballard.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ogden to Ballard?
The road trip is about 178.8 miles (287.8 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?
Wallsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.4 miles from Ogden and 89.5 miles from Ballard.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 124.3 miles (200.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.5 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 9:58 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.56 one way or $49.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Ogden and Mostly Sunny near Ballard.
Stop Ideas Near Wallsburg
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 Wallsburg.
Provo
Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub
Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ogden and Ballard. Straight-line distance: 124.32 mi (200.07 km).
#1 Ogden
The most populous city in Weber County, Utah.
| Population | 87,387 |
| Coordinates | 41.2230000, -111.9738300 |
| Altitude | 1311 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ballard
Town in Uintah County, Utah, United States
| Population | 1,105 |
| Coordinates | 40.2894000, -109.9432000 |
| Altitude | 1539 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ballard (-109.9432, 40.2894)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 288 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
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 | $24.56 | $49.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $26.70 | $53.40 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $28.70 | $57.41 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $34.15 | $68.30 |
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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