How far is South Ogden, UT from Salt Lake City, UT?

The driving distance from South Ogden, UT to Salt Lake City, UT is about 33.6 miles (54 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.54 mi
00h 39m
Flight
30.08 mi
48.41 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.08 mi
Kilometers
48.41 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.54 mi
Kilometers
53.97 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Salt Lake City
Mon, Jun 8, 10:13 PM MDT
Return by in South Ogden
Mon, Jun 8, 10:52 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Ogden
2026-06-08T21:34
Arrive Salt Lake City
Mon, Jun 8, 10:13 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in South Ogden
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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
Farmington
UT

City in and county seat of Davis County, Utah, United States

From South Ogden
16.8 mi
00h 19m
To Salt Lake City
16.8 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 8 1:00 PM MDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
88°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 8 12:00 PM MDT
Wind
9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between South Ogden and Salt Lake City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Ogden and Salt Lake City.

  1. 1

    Start on 39th Street

    16 m · 4 sec · 39th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Washington Boulevard

    15.6 mi · 20 min · Washington Boulevard

  3. 3

    Keep slight right

    11 mi · 12 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward 400 South

    1753 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on City Center, Temple Square, Vivint Arena

    155 m · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto 400 South

    1.2 mi · 3 min · 400 South

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Main Street

    24 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Ogden and Salt Lake City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Washington Boulevard
26.6 mi · 79%
Veterans Memorial Highway
5.24 mi · 16%
400 South
1.54 mi · 5%
City Center
0.1 mi
Main Street
0.01 mi
39th Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Washington Boulevard

Turn right onto Washington Boulevard

15.6 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
30.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farmington
00h 19m from South Ogden
Leave By
7:12 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving South Ogden and Partly Sunny near Salt Lake City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Ogden to Salt Lake City?

The road trip is about 33.6 miles (54 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Farmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from South Ogden and 16.8 miles from Salt Lake City.

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

The direct path is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.59 one way or $9.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around South Ogden and Partly Sunny near Salt Lake City.

Stop Ideas Near Farmington

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

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

RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

24 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

24 mi away
300 South 600 West
BUS

Ogden, Utah

28 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue
RAIL

Provo

86 mi away
300 West 600 South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Ogden and Salt Lake City. Straight-line distance: 30.08 mi (48.41 km).

South Ogden

#1 South Ogden

City in Weber County, Utah, United States

Population17,133
Coordinates41.1918900, -111.9713300
Altitude1356
CountryUnited States
Salt Lake City

#2 Salt Lake City

The capital of Utah.

Population200,567
Coordinates40.7607800, -111.8910500
Altitude1299
CountryUnited States
Start: 39th Street (-111.971316, 41.191913)
End: Main Street (-111.890996, 40.760782)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.18 gal
4.48 L · about $4.59
Round trip
$9.19
2.36 gal · 8.96 L
Estimated CO2
10.5 kg one way
Round trip: 21 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.59 $9.19
Mid-grade $4.23 $4.99 $9.99
Premium $4.55 $5.37 $10.74
Diesel $5.41 $6.39 $12.77

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 · Jun 09, 2026

There is no time difference between South Ogden and Salt Lake City. The current time is 21:34:44.

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.