Origin
Layton, UT
Late night in Layton on Sunday
Local time
4:39 AM
MDT
Current temp
65°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Layton, UT to Little Cottonwood Creek Valley, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
38.1 mi
61 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
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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Little Cottonwood Creek Valley, UT
Matthew Montrone
Trip Overview
Layton, UT to Little Cottonwood Creek Valley, UT is 38.1 miles and takes about 45 minutes via Veterans Memorial Highway, Belt Route, and Highland Drive, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Mountain West region, specifically within Utah. Expect a local, turn-heavy experience rather than an open highway cruise. With a short duration and minimal fuel cost, this trip is ideal for a quick excursion or an easy addition to a longer itinerary. It's a straightforward journey that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 30.4 mi | 32m |
| Belt Route | 3.4 mi | 3m |
| Highland Drive | 2 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Gentile Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Creek Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Willow Stream Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Stream View Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 30.4 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Layton, UT and Little Cottonwood Creek Valley, 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
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 298B-A
Toward I 215
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 298A
Toward I 215 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 215
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Belt Route
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 8
Toward SR 152 North: 2000 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
399 ft
·
9 sec
Toward Cottonwood Heights
13
Turn straight onto Highland Drive
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Highland Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn left onto Creek Road
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Creek Road
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left onto Willow Stream Drive
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Willow Stream Drive
16
Turn right onto Stream View Drive
355 ft
·
12 sec
·
Stream View Drive
17
Arrive at destination
3 ft
·
Stream View Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 17.3 and 35.3 — 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 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.
7
31.4 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward I 215
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 298B-A
Toward I 215
8
31.5 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 215 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 298A
Toward I 215 East
7
35.3 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward SR 152 North: 2000 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 8
Toward SR 152 North: 2000 East
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.04 one way
$12.08 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $6.33 | $12.66 |
| premium | $4.53 | $6.80 | $13.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.41 | $16.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.4 | 0 | $4.00 | $1.83 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.33 | $2.44 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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.
Destination
Little Cottonwood Creek Valley, UT
Late night in Little Cottonwood Creek Valley on Sunday
Local time
4:39 AM
MDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
45m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll encounter frequent turns and navigate through local roads rather than sustained highway speeds. With a 0% highway share, prepare for a more engaged driving experience. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 30.4 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before transitioning back to local streets. This type of drive requires your attention to navigation and speed adjustments as you move through different neighborhoods and road conditions.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.4 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 38.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
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 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Little Cottonwood Creek Valley, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Cottonwood Heights along the way.
Cottonwood Heights
35.7 mi in
|
~40m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 38.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m 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 30.4 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Little Cottonwood Creek Valley, 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 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Little Cottonwood Creek Valley, UT before heading back.
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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