How far is Ogden, UT from Salem, UT?

The driving distance from Ogden, UT to Salem, UT is about 92 miles (148.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.3 miles (132.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m 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
92.03 mi
01h 46m
Flight
82.36 mi
132.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.36 mi
Kilometers
132.54 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.03 mi
Kilometers
148.11 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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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 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Salem
Wed, Apr 22, 11:52 PM MDT
Return by in Ogden
Thu, Apr 23, 1:39 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ogden
2026-04-22T22:05
Arrive Salem
Wed, Apr 22, 11:52 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM MDT

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

Leave by
2:56 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ogden
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
Midvale
UT

City in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States

From Ogden
46 mi
00h 53m
To Salem
46 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
17 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on SR 156: Spanish Fork

    2538 ft · 54 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 156: Spanish Fork, Salem, Main Street

    72 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    3.1 mi · 6 min · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1444 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West 100 South

    7 m · 1 sec · West 100 South

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 100 South

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
83.3 mi · 91%
North Main Street
4.99 mi · 5%
Wall Avenue
0.72 mi · 1%
30th Street
0.62 mi · 1%
SR 156
0.53 mi · 1%
31st Street
0.42 mi
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

47 mi · 00h 50m

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
01h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
82.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midvale
00h 53m from Ogden
Leave By
2:56 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ogden and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Salem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 92 miles (148.1 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Midvale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46 miles from Ogden and 46 miles from Salem.

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

The direct path is about 82.3 miles (132.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:56 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.65 one way or $25.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Ogden and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Salem.

Stop Ideas Near Midvale

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

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

RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

17 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

17 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Provo

47 mi away
300 West 600 South
BUS

Ogden, Utah

68 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ogden and Salem. Straight-line distance: 82.36 mi (132.54 km).

Ogden

#1 Ogden

The most populous city in Weber County, Utah.

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

#2 Salem

City in Utah County, Utah, United States

Population8,866
Coordinates40.0530100, -111.6735400
Altitude1405
CountryUnited States
Start: Ogden (-111.97383, 41.223)
End: Salem (-111.67354, 40.05301)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 148 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.25 gal
12.29 L · about $12.65
Round trip
$25.30
6.5 gal · 24.58 L
Estimated CO2
28.9 kg one way
Round trip: 57.8 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $12.65 $25.30
Mid-grade $4.23 $13.75 $27.50
Premium $4.55 $14.78 $29.57
Diesel $5.41 $17.59 $35.18

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 Ogden and Salem. The current time is 22:05:40.

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.