Origin
Grantsville, UT
Morning in Grantsville on Sunday
Local time
6:53 AM
MDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grantsville, 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
1h 4m
Distance
56.2 mi
90 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grantsville, UT
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Layton, UT
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Trip Overview
This 56.2-mile drive from Grantsville to Layton, Utah, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 4 minutes. You'll navigate primarily using local roads like Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway and Veterans Memorial Highway, with a 0% highway share, indicating a more local driving experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $9, this route is quite budget-friendly for a short excursion within the Mountain West region. Since there are no scheduled stops and the drive is relatively brief, you'll have plenty of flexibility to depart at your convenience, perhaps in the morning to make the most of your day.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 22 mi | 21m |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 16.1 mi | 17m |
| West Main Street | 9.1 mi | 13m |
| Belt Route | 6.4 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Gentile Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Layton Parkway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 22 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grantsville, UT and Layton, UT.
1
Start on SR 138
9.1 mi
·
13 min
·
West Main Street
Use the straight lane.
2
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 80 East: Salt Lake City
3
Merge onto I 80
22 mi
·
21 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the slight right lane.
4
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 117
Toward I 215: Ogden, Provo, Belt Route
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 215 North: Ogden
Use the slight left lane.
6
Merge onto I 215
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Belt Route
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 215
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Belt Route
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 15
10 mi
·
10 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 330
Toward SR 126 North: Layton Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
471 ft
·
13 sec
Toward Layton Parkway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Turn slight left onto SR 126
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Layton Parkway
13
Turn right onto SR 126
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
14
Turn left onto Gentile Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Gentile Street
Use the left lane.
15
Arrive at destination
Gentile Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.1 miles from Grantsville, 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 31.6 and 55.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
31.6 mi into trip
|
~36m 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
32 mi into trip
|
~37m 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
36.6 mi into trip
|
~42m 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
55.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m 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
55.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m 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
$8.91 one way
$17.81 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $9.33 | $18.67 |
| premium | $4.53 | $10.03 | $20.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.41 | $24.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.90 | $2.70 |
| Efficient EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.92 | $2.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.5 | 0 | $7.87 | $3.60 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Morning in Layton on Sunday
Local time
6:53 AM
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
3 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
1h 4m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, rather than an open highway experience. The journey unfolds through familiar community roads, including West Main Street, offering a close-up look at the areas you're passing through. While there are no interstate stretches, the longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 22 miles along Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. This characteristic suggests a drive with frequent intersections and variable speed limits, requiring your attention as you transition between different local thoroughfares.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22 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 31.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.2 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 31.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 36.6 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 Grantsville, UT and Layton, UT, road signs point toward Provo and Belt Route.
Provo
31.6 mi in
|
~36m
Belt Route
31.6 mi in
|
~36m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 56.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m 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 22 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 31.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 36.6 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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