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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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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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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.
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Start on 39th Street
16 m · 4 sec · 39th Street
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Turn right onto Washington Boulevard
15.6 mi · 20 min · Washington Boulevard
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Keep slight right
11 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward 400 South
1753 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on City Center, Temple Square, Vivint Arena
155 m · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto 400 South
1.2 mi · 3 min · 400 South
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Turn left onto Main Street
24 m · 3 sec · Main Street
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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.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Farmington.
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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).
#1 South Ogden
City in Weber County, Utah, United States
| Population | 17,133 |
| Coordinates | 41.1918900, -111.9713300 |
| Altitude | 1356 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Salt Lake City
The capital of Utah.
| Population | 200,567 |
| Coordinates | 40.7607800, -111.8910500 |
| Altitude | 1299 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-111.890996, 40.760782)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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