How far is Ogden, UT from South Salt Lake, UT?
The driving distance from Ogden, UT to South Salt Lake, UT is about 40.4 miles (65 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in and county seat of Davis County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Frost then Sunny
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ogden and South Salt Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ogden and South Salt Lake.
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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 right to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 89: State Street
1989 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto State Street
95 m · 16 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto 2400 South
63 m · 11 sec · 2400 South
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Turn right
80 m · 21 sec
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Turn right onto State Street
19 m · 2 sec · State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ogden and South Salt Lake.
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
27.4 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Ogden and Patchy Frost then Sunny near South Salt Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ogden to South Salt Lake?
The road trip is about 40.4 miles (65 km) and usually takes 00h 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?
Farmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.2 miles from Ogden and 20.2 miles from South Salt Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 4:56 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.53 one way or $11.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Ogden and Patchy Frost then Sunny near South Salt Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Farmington
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 Farmington.
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Ogden, Utah
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ogden and South Salt Lake. Straight-line distance: 35.12 mi (56.52 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 South Salt Lake
City in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States
| Population | 25,248 |
| Coordinates | 40.7188400, -111.8882700 |
| Altitude | 1297 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Salt Lake (-111.88827, 40.71884)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.53 | $11.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $6.01 | $12.02 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $6.46 | $12.92 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $7.69 | $15.37 |
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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