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
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 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-AToward I 215Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·51 sec
Exit 298AToward I 215 EastUse 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 8Toward SR 152 North: 2000 EastUse 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.
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 15
5 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
$5.94 one way
$11.88 round trip
$3.96/gal25.4 MPG avg13 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.17
$6.26
$12.52
premium
$4.47
$6.71
$13.42
diesel
$4.80
$7.19
$14.39
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, 2026-07-13.
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.
Forecast as of Jun 29, 2026
Origin
Layton, UT
Afternoon
in Layton on Sunday
Local time
2:13 PM
MDT
Current temp
73°F
Sunny
SW 8 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued June 29 at 2:25AM MDT until June 29 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued June 29 at 2:25AM MDT until June 30 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Destination
Little Cottonwood Creek Valley, UT
Afternoon
in Little Cottonwood Creek Valley on Sunday
Local time
2:13 PM
MDT
Current temp
76°F
Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
WSW 1 to 5 mph34% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued June 29 at 2:25AM MDT until June 29 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued June 29 at 2:25AM MDT until June 30 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
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
3 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
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?
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 Effort10/10
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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
4,624 ft4,229 ft
Total Climb
478 ft
Total Descent
204 ft
Highest Point
4,624 ft
~38.1 mi in
Elevation Range
396 ft
Notable High Points
4,314 ft at ~13.6 miles+6 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 Little Cottonwood Creek Valley, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Cottonwood Heights along the way.
Cottonwood Heights
35.7 mi in|~40m
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
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.
Yes — we found about 6 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 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.
