How far is Ogden, UT from Blanding, UT?

The driving distance from Ogden, UT to Blanding, UT is about 343.7 miles (553.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 282 miles (453.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
343.73 mi
06h 44m
Flight
282 mi
453.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
282 mi
Kilometers
453.84 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
343.73 mi
Kilometers
553.18 km
Drive Time
06h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blanding
Wed, Apr 15, 7:26 AM MDT
Return by in Ogden
Wed, Apr 15, 2:10 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ogden
2026-04-15T00:41
Arrive Blanding
Wed, Apr 15, 7:26 AM MDT
Route Timing
06h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:45 PM to 2:15 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:30 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ogden
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
East Carbon City
UT

City in Carbon County, Utah, United States

From Ogden
171.9 mi
03h 22m
To Blanding
171.9 mi
03h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
62°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 24th Street

    610 ft · 20 sec · 24th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue

    760 ft · 25 sec · Lincoln Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 25th Street

    760 ft · 29 sec · 25th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Wall Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Wall Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 30th Street

    42 m · 2 sec · 30th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on 30th Street

    3139 ft · 55 sec · 30th Street

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto 31st Street

    2212 ft · 47 sec · 31st Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 15 South, I 84 East: Salt Lake City

    1990 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    1.1 km · 45 sec · Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    27.4 mi · 29 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    47 mi · 50 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East, SR 156: Spanish Fork, Main Street, Price

    2127 ft · 52 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 6 East: Price

    884 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto US 6 East: Price

    1212 ft · 16 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    33.2 mi · 40 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on State Street

    1.1 km · 58 sec · State Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    35 mi · 43 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on West Highway Drive

    2645 ft · 50 sec · West Highway Drive

  21. 21

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    75.8 mi · 1 hr 23 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 191: Crescent Junction, Moab

    1555 ft · 38 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Arches, Dead Horse Point, Canyonlands

    26.9 mi · 31 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    76.8 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Main Street

  27. 27

    Continue on East Center Street

    1176 ft · 40 sec · East Center Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto South 100 West

    119 m · 17 sec · South 100 West

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 100 West

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
29 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
146 mi · 43%
Veterans Memorial Highway
83.3 mi · 24%
Main Street
76.8 mi · 22%
Arches
26.9 mi · 8%
US 6 East
4.55 mi · 1%
East Main Street
1.69 mi
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Turn straight onto Main Street

76.8 mi · 01h 37m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 44m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.7 mi
282 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Carbon City
03h 22m from Ogden
Leave By
10:30 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Ogden and Sunny near Blanding.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 343.7 miles (553.2 km) and usually takes 06h 44m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

East Carbon City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 171.9 miles from Ogden and 171.9 miles from Blanding.

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

The direct path is about 282 miles (453.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.7 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.22 one way or $94.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Ogden and Sunny near Blanding.

Stop Ideas Near East Carbon City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around East Carbon City, 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 East Carbon City.

RAIL

Helper

41 mi away
1 Depot Street
RAIL

Green River

65 mi away
250 South Broadway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ogden and Blanding. Straight-line distance: 282 mi (453.84 km).

Ogden

#1 Ogden

The most populous city in Weber County, Utah.

Population87,387
Coordinates41.2230000, -111.9738300
Altitude1311
CountryUnited States
Blanding

#2 Blanding

City in San Juan County, Utah, United States

Population3,556
Coordinates37.6243300, -109.4796600
Altitude1861
CountryUnited States
Start: Ogden (-111.97383, 41.223)
End: Blanding (-109.47966, 37.62433)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 553 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.13 gal
45.91 L · about $47.22
Round trip
$94.44
24.26 gal · 91.82 L
Estimated CO2
107.8 kg one way
Round trip: 215.6 kg / 475 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $47.22 $94.44
Mid-grade $4.23 $51.32 $102.64
Premium $4.55 $55.18 $110.36
Diesel $5.41 $65.65 $131.30

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Ogden and Blanding. The current time is 00:41:39.

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.