Origin
Layton, UT
Evening in Layton on Saturday
Local time
7:26 PM
MDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Layton, UT to Kanab, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 3m
Distance
334 mi
537 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$53
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 50m
★
6 AM
6h 3m
8 AM
6h 29m
10 AM
6h 12m
12 PM
6h 10m
3 PM
6h 14m
5 PM
6h 28m
8 PM
5h 56m
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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Kanab, UT
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Trip Overview
Layton to Kanab is 334 miles and takes about 6h 3m via US 89, with a fuel budget near $53 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Mountain West region, traversing the state of Utah from north to south. Expect a turn-heavy local drive, so it's not a route for pure highway cruising. It's a manageable one-day journey, but be prepared for a good amount of time on the road, with the majority of your driving on Veterans Memorial Highway and US 89. This route offers a straightforward way to get from point A to point B within Utah.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
167 miles from Layton, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 49m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 235 mi | 3h 56m |
| US 89 | 70.4 mi | 1h 30m |
| SR 20 | 20.5 mi | 24m |
| Center Street | 6.8 mi | 8m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Gentile Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Layton Parkway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 100 East | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 235 mi, about 3h 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Layton, UT and Kanab, 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 left at fork onto I 15
210 mi
·
3 hr 30 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 95
Toward SR 20: Panguitch, Kanab
9
Turn left onto SR 20
20 mi
·
24 min
·
SR 20
10
At end of road, turn right onto US 89
9.2 mi
·
10 min
·
US 89
11
Continue on US 89
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 89
12
Turn left onto US 89
6.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Center Street
Use the left lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto US 89
23 mi
·
28 min
·
US 89
14
Continue on US 89
37 mi
·
49 min
·
US 89
15
Continue on US 89
190 ft
·
5 sec
·
100 East
16
Arrive at destination
US 89
Trip Plan
Given the 6h 3m estimated duration, departing early in the morning from Layton is recommended to maximize daylight hours. While this is a one-day trip, planning for one stop is built into the data; consider breaking up the 334 miles to stretch your legs and refuel. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially during the 235-mile stretch on Veterans Memorial Highway, as services might be less frequent. The $53 fuel cost is an estimate, so adjust based on current prices and your vehicle's efficiency. This route's 'turn-heavy' nature means staying attentive to navigation is key.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 167 miles from Layton, UT, or about 2h 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 235 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 73 miles or 1h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 167 miles or 2h 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kanab, UT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Layton, UT so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Layton, UT
This is one driving day of about 334 miles and 6h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 73 miles from Layton, UT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 235 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
167 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 73 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 167 miles from Layton, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 235 miles.
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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 266.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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SR 126 / Layton Parkway
Turn left onto SR 126 / Layton Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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 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
235.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 58m in
Take the exit toward SR 20: Panguitch, Kanab
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 95
Toward SR 20: Panguitch, Kanab
6
266.8 mi into trip
|
~4h 37m in
|
US 89 / Center Street
Turn left onto US 89 / Center Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$52.93 one way
$105.85 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
117 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $55.48 | $110.96 |
| premium | $4.53 | $59.58 | $119.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $73.74 | $147.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$53
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$78–$103
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 116.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 100.2 | 1 | $35.07 | $16.03 |
| Efficient EV | 83.5 | 0 | $29.22 | $13.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 133.6 | 1 | $46.76 | $21.38 |
Gas CO2
117 kg
EV CO2
39 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Kanab, UT
Evening in Kanab on Saturday
Local time
7:26 PM
MDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
36°F
Beaver, UT
167 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
9 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
6h 3m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Timpanogos Cave National Monument
National Monument
The visitor center, caves, and cave tours have not yet opened for the 2026 season. Hike your way past stunning vistas to explore a hidden underground world. Taste the thrill of caving as you twist and...
8 mi from route
~19 min detour
$12
near mile 57.6
Caution: Tickets are required to enter Timpanogos Cave
Bryce Canyon National Park
National Park
Hoodoos (irregular columns of rock) exist on every continent, but here is the largest concentration found anywhere on Earth. Situated along a high plateau at the top of the Grand Staircase, the park's...
14 mi from route
~36 min detour
$35
near mile 276.4
View on nps.gov
Cedar Breaks National Monument
National Monument
Crowning the Grand Staircase, Cedar Breaks sits at over 10,000 feet and looks down into a half-mile deep geologic amphitheater. Come wander among timeless bristlecone pines, stand in lush meadows of w...
20 mi from route
~51 min detour
$10
near mile 287.9
View on nps.gov
Zion National Park
National Park
Follow the paths where people have walked for thousands of years. Gaze up at massive sandstone cliffs of cream, pink, and red that soar into a brilliant blue sky. Experience the tall, stretching walls...
22 mi from route
~56 min detour
$35
near mile 310.9
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll encounter frequent changes in direction rather than long stretches of straight highway. While only 27% of the drive is on highways, you will experience a significant uninterrupted segment of 235 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. This suggests a journey that balances some faster-paced driving with more winding, local road conditions. As you progress, the landscape will likely shift from the northern Utah environs to more central and southern Utah terrains, with the road adapting to the terrain.
Only 27% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 235 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near SR 126 / Layton Parkway.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 334 miles you will encounter 11 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 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 3m. Total distance: 334 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 3m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 235 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Kanab, UT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Timpanogos Cave National Monument, Bryce Canyon National Park and Cedar Breaks National Monument (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.1 hours each way, a round trip means 12.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Kanab, UT before the return drive.
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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