How far is Salem, UT from Ogden, UT?
The driving distance from Salem, UT to Ogden, UT is about 92.8 miles (149.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82.3 miles (132.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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 28m.
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 Salem and Ogden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem and Ogden.
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Start on West 100 South
7 m · 7 sec · West 100 South
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1444 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn right
4.9 mi · 9 min
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Take the ramp straight toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
1925 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
66.2 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
17.7 mi · 19 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 79: 31st Street
2053 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto 31st Street
1.2 km · 1 min · 31st Street
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Turn left onto Wall Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Wall Avenue
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Turn right onto 24th Street
1382 ft · 30 sec · 24th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 24th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salem and Ogden.
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
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
66.2 mi · 01h 11m
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 Likely leaving Salem and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ogden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salem to Ogden?
The road trip is about 92.8 miles (149.4 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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 45.9 miles from Salem and 46.9 miles from Ogden.
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 10.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:32 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.77 one way or $25.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Salem and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ogden.
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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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Ogden. Straight-line distance: 82.36 mi (132.54 km).
#1 Salem
City in Utah County, Utah, United States
| Population | 8,866 |
| Coordinates | 40.0530100, -111.6735400 |
| Altitude | 1405 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ogden
The most populous city in Weber County, Utah.
| Population | 87,387 |
| Coordinates | 41.2230000, -111.9738300 |
| Altitude | 1311 |
| Country | United States |
End: 24th Street (-111.973833, 41.222796)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 149 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $12.77 | $25.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $13.88 | $27.76 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $14.92 | $29.84 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $17.75 | $35.50 |
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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