Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
65.8 mi
106 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
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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Kamas, UT
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Layton to Kamas is 65.8 miles and takes about 1h 17m via Veterans Memorial Highway and Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Utah, connecting two points in the Mountain West region. Expect a route that primarily uses surface roads after some initial highway stretches. It's a straightforward, relatively short trip suitable for a single day, making it easy to fit into a larger travel plan.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 24.6 mi | 26m |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 24.5 mi | 26m |
| Kearns Boulevard | 11.4 mi | 16m |
| US 40 | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Gentile Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Main 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 Kamas, 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
Take the exit
Turn left onto SR 248
Turn left onto SR 32
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 32.9 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 17.3 and 53.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
Take the exit toward SR 248: Park City, Kamas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$11.57 one way
$23.13 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $12.10 | $24.19 |
| premium | $4.99 | $12.93 | $25.85 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $13.86 | $27.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 23 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.91 | $3.16 |
| Efficient EV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.76 | $2.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.3 | 0 | $9.21 | $4.21 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Layton on Wednesday
Local time
3:18 PM
MDT
Current temp
70°F
Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Kamas on Wednesday
Local time
3:18 PM
MDT
Current temp
61°F
Mostly Sunny
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.
You'll spend about 5% of this 65.8-mile drive on highways, with the remaining 95% on surface roads. The longest continuous stretch on Veterans Memorial Highway is 24.6 miles. Expect to transition from highway driving fairly early, with most of your travel occurring on local roads. This means you'll likely encounter more traffic signals and varied speed limits as you approach your destination.
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 17.3 miles in near I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.8 miles you will encounter 12 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 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; at 50 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
Total Climb
3,348 ft
Total Descent
1,213 ft
Highest Point
6,947 ft
~42.3 mi in
Elevation Range
2,718 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 Kamas, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Vernal along the way.
Vernal
Founded 1850
Top landmarks
Founded 1857
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 65.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m 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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