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.
Main Roads
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
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 24.6 mi, about 26m
Traffic on I-15
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
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Layton, UT and Kamas, UT.
1
Start on Gentile Street
0.2 mi·31 sec·Gentile Street
2
Turn right onto SR 126
0.3 mi·40 sec·Main Street
3
Turn left onto SR 126
258 ft·5 sec·Layton Parkway
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·44 sec
Toward I 15 South: Salt Lake City
5
Merge onto I 15
16 mi·17 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
8.2 mi·8 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80
24 mi·26 min·Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Exit 146Toward US 40 East: Heber City, VernalUse the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·50 sec
Toward US 40: Heber, VernalUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto US 40; US 189
3.2 mi·3 min·US 40; US 189
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi·56 sec
Exit 4Toward SR 248: Park City, KamasUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn left onto SR 248
11 mi·16 min·Kearns Boulevard
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto SR 32
0.2 mi·22 sec·South Main Street
14
Arrive at destination
SR 32
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
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.
6
17.3 mi into trip|~19m in|I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
25.5 mi into trip|~28m in|I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
50 mi into trip|~54m in
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
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 146
Toward US 40 East: Heber City, Vernal
8
50.2 mi into trip|~55m in
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
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 40: Heber, Vernal
8
53.8 mi into trip|~1h in
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
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 4
Toward SR 248: Park City, Kamas
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.26 one way
$20.51 round trip
$3.96/gal25.4 MPG avg23 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.17
$10.81
$21.62
premium
$4.47
$11.59
$23.18
diesel
$4.80
$12.42
$24.85
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Jun 28, 2026
Origin
Layton, UT
Afternoon
in Layton on Sunday
Local time
1:18 PM
MDT
Current temp
51°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
NW 6 to 14 mph15% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued June 27 at 12:55PM MDT until June 28 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued June 27 at 12:55PM MDT until June 28 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Destination
Kamas, UT
Afternoon
in Kamas on Sunday
Local time
1:18 PM
MDT
Current temp
40°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
NNW 5 to 14 mph16% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued June 27 at 12:55PM MDT until June 28 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued June 27 at 12:55PM MDT until June 28 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
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
11 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 17m on the road
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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
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.
Only 5% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.6 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 17.3 miles in near I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway.
Driving Effort9/10
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.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
6,947 ft4,228 ft
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
4,332 ft at ~14.1 miles+103 ft prominence
6,947 ft at ~42.3 miles+578 ft prominence
6,896 ft at ~61.1 miles+306 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.6 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 7 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Kamas, 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 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.
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 Kamas, UT before heading back.
