Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
51.7 mi
83 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Layton, UT
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Garland, UT
Mateusz Feliksik
Layton, UT to Garland, UT is 51.7 miles and takes about 57 minutes via Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Mountain West region, specifically within Utah. The route primarily uses surface roads, making it a straightforward drive. It's ideal for a quick transfer or a short excursion, offering a simple connection between two points without extensive travel time.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 44.4 mi | 44m |
| North 5200 West | 4 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Factory Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 12800 North | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Gentile Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North East Garland Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Hill Field Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 38 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~4,477 veh/hr typical · worst 5,160
Quietest
2 AM
~259 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
17.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 79 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Layton, UT and Garland, UT.
Start on Gentile Street
Turn left onto SR 126
Turn right onto SR 232
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 15
Take the exit
Turn right onto I 15 Bus; I 84 Bus; SR 13
Turn slight right onto North East Garland Road
At end of road, turn left onto 12800 North
Continue on SR 82
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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.
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 25.8 miles from Layton, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 50.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the ramp toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward SR 13: Tremonton, Garland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto I 15 Bus; I 84 Bus; SR 13 / North 5200 West
Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn left onto 12800 North
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$8.97 one way
$17.93 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.38 | $18.75 |
| premium | $4.95 | $10.08 | $20.15 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $11.40 | $22.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.43 | $2.48 |
| Efficient EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.52 | $2.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.24 | $3.31 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Layton on Saturday
Local time
6:27 AM
MDT
Current temp
63°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued August 28 at 7:14PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Destination
Morning in Garland on Saturday
Local time
6:27 AM
MDT
Current temp
60°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued August 28 at 7:14PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This route is almost entirely surface roads, with 0% highway driving. You'll spend your entire drive on local streets and highways. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 44.4 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. Expect a consistent pace without the frequent on-and-off ramps typical of interstate travel.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 57m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 46.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
347 ft
Total Descent
357 ft
Highest Point
4,579 ft
~7.4 mi in
Elevation Range
349 ft
Notable High Points
Founded 1850
Top landmarks
Founded 1890
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 51.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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