Origin
Erda, UT
Night in Erda on Saturday
Local time
10:34 PM
MDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Erda, UT to Layton, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
49.1 mi
79 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Erda, UT
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Layton, UT
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Trip Overview
This 48.5-mile drive from Erda, UT to Layton, UT is a straightforward trip designed for a single day. Expect the journey to take approximately 48 minutes, making it a convenient local excursion within the Mountain West region. You'll primarily navigate using Highway 36 and I 80 East, with a small portion on Dwight D. With a fuel cost estimated at $8, this route is quite economical. Its turn-heavy local drive profile means you'll be making frequent adjustments rather than settling into a long highway cruise. This makes it an easy day trip, perfect for a quick visit or errand.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 17.8 mi | 17m |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 16.1 mi | 17m |
| Belt Route | 6.4 mi | 6m |
| Highway 36 | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| Church Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Gentile Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Layton Parkway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 17.8 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erda, UT and Layton, UT.
1
Start on Church Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Church Road
2
Turn left onto SR 36
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Highway 36
Use the straight lane.
3
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 80 East: Salt Lake
4
Merge onto I 80
18 mi
·
17 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the slight right lane.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 117
Toward I 215: Ogden, Provo, Belt Route
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 215 North: Ogden
Use the slight left lane.
7
Merge onto I 215
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Belt Route
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 215
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Belt Route
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 15
10 mi
·
10 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 330
Toward SR 126 North: Layton Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
471 ft
·
13 sec
Toward Layton Parkway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Turn slight left onto SR 126
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Layton Parkway
14
Turn right onto SR 126
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
15
Turn left onto Gentile Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Gentile Street
Use the left lane.
16
Arrive at destination
Gentile Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.6 miles from Erda, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 24.5 and 48.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
24.5 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward I 215: Ogden, Provo, Belt Route
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 117
Toward I 215: Ogden, Provo, Belt Route
7
25 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 215 North: Ogden
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 215 North: Ogden
6
29.6 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
I 215 / Belt Route
Keep slight right at fork onto I 215 / Belt Route
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
7
48.1 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward SR 126 North: Layton Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 330
Toward SR 126 North: Layton Parkway
8
48.3 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Layton Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Layton Parkway
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.78 one way
$15.56 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $8.16 | $16.31 |
| premium | $4.53 | $8.76 | $17.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.84 | $21.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.16 | $2.36 |
| Efficient EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.30 | $1.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.87 | $3.14 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Layton, UT
Night in Layton on Saturday
Local time
10:34 PM
MDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
17 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
56m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
The character of this drive is best described as a turn-heavy local experience, with no dedicated highway stretches contributing to its overall profile. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not specified, but the route's nature suggests frequent changes in direction and speed. You'll likely encounter a mix of urban and suburban environments as you transition from Erda to Layton. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience that requires your attention to navigate the numerous turns and local road segments.
Only 12% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.8 mi on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 24.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 49.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 24.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.6 miles (I 215 / Belt Route): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Erda, UT and Layton, UT, road signs point toward Provo and Belt Route.
Provo
24.5 mi in
|
~28m
Belt Route
24.5 mi in
|
~28m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 49.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.8 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Layton, UT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 24.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.6 miles (I 215 / Belt Route): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Timpanogos Cave National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Layton, UT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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