Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
67.2 mi
108 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
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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Heber City, UT
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Layton, UT to Heber City, UT is 67.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 15 minutes via Veterans Memorial Highway and Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Utah's Mountain West region, offering a straightforward trip between two notable areas. With a relatively short duration and manageable cost, it's a practical option for a quick relocation or a focused excursion. You'll encounter mostly surface roads, so expect a steady pace rather than highway speeds for much of the way. Plan for a simple transit that doesn't require extensive preparation.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 24.6 mi | 26m |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 24.5 mi | 26m |
| US 40 | 16.5 mi | 19m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Gentile Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Layton Parkway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 39 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~6,679 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~322 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
20.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Layton, UT and Heber City, UT.
Start on Gentile Street
Turn right onto SR 126
Turn left onto SR 126
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto US 40; US 189
Turn left
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 33.6 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 0.6 and 50.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto SR 126 / Layton Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 40 East: Heber City, Vernal
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward US 40: Heber, Vernal
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$10.47 one way
$20.95 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.17 | $11.04 | $22.08 |
| premium | $4.47 | $11.84 | $23.67 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $12.69 | $25.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.06 | $3.23 |
| Efficient EV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.88 | $2.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.9 | 0 | $9.41 | $4.30 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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 Sunday
Local time
11:41 AM
MDT
Current temp
69°F
Mostly Clear
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 18 at 9:46PM MDT until July 20 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Destination
Morning in Heber City on Sunday
Local time
11:41 AM
MDT
Current temp
52°F
Mostly Clear
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 18 at 9:46PM MDT until July 20 at 12:00AM 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 trip involves 25% highway driving, with the bulk of your time spent on surface roads. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 24.6 miles along Veterans Memorial Highway. After the highway sections, you'll transition to surface roads, which will likely involve more frequent intersections and a steadier pace. Keep an eye out for the shift in scenery and traffic flow as you move from higher-speed travel to more local routes.
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 0.6 miles in near SR 126 / Layton Parkway.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 67.2 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.6 miles (SR 126 / Layton Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.3 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.5 miles (I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
Total Climb
3,051 ft
Total Descent
1,799 ft
Highest Point
6,877 ft
~43.2 mi in
Elevation Range
2,655 ft
Notable High Points
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Layton, UT to Heber City, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Vernal along the way.
Vernal
Founded 1850
Top landmarks
Founded 1859
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 67.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m 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.
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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