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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on 24th Street
610 ft · 20 sec · 24th Street
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Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue
760 ft · 25 sec · Lincoln Avenue
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Turn right onto 25th Street
760 ft · 29 sec · 25th Street
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Turn left onto Wall Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Wall Avenue
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Turn right onto 30th Street
42 m · 2 sec · 30th Street
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Continue on 30th Street
3139 ft · 55 sec · 30th Street
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Turn straight onto 31st Street
2212 ft · 47 sec · 31st Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 15 South, I 84 East: Salt Lake City
1990 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
1.1 km · 45 sec · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
27.4 mi · 29 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
8.2 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
47 mi · 50 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East, SR 156: Spanish Fork, Main Street, Price
2127 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 156: Spanish Fork
2538 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 156: Spanish Fork, Salem, Main Street
72 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto North Main Street
3.1 mi · 6 min · North Main Street
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Main Street
1444 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto West 100 South
7 m · 1 sec · West 100 South
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Midvale.
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Ogden, Utah
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ogden and Salem. Straight-line distance: 82.36 mi (132.54 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 Salem
City in Utah County, Utah, United States
| Population | 8,866 |
| Coordinates | 40.0530100, -111.6735400 |
| Altitude | 1405 |
| Country | United States |
End: Salem (-111.67354, 40.05301)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 148 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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