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Trip from Layton, UT to Logan, UT

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 10m

Distance

58.7 mi

94 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 5m ★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Layton, UT, UT

Layton, UT

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Downtown Logan, UT, UT

Logan, UT

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Trip Overview

Layton, UT to Logan, UT is 58.7 miles and takes about 1h 10m via Veterans Memorial Highway and US 89, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Utah's Mountain West region, offering a straightforward drive between two Northern Utah cities. It's a practical option for those looking for a quick connection or a day trip. Given the minimal drive time, you'll have ample opportunity to explore both your starting and ending points without feeling rushed.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway 29.9 mi 30m
US 89 22 mi 28m
1100 South 4.5 mi 5m
Main Street 1.1 mi 2m
I 15 Business 0.5 mi <1m
Gentile Street 0.2 mi <1m
Hill Field Road 0.1 mi <1m
200 North <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Highway — 29.9 mi, about 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Layton, UT and Logan, UT.

1

Start on Gentile Street

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Gentile Street
2

Turn left onto SR 126

1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
3

Turn right onto SR 232

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Hill Field Road
Use the left lane.
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 46 sec
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City Use the left lane.
5

Merge onto I 15

30 mi · 30 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit onto I 15 Business; I 84 Business

0.2 mi · 21 sec · I 15 Business; I 84 Business
Toward US 91
7

Keep slight right at fork onto I 15 Business; I 84 Business

0.3 mi · 36 sec · I 15 Business; I 84 Business
8

Merge onto US 91; I 15 Bus; I 84 Bus

4.5 mi · 5 min · 1100 South
9

Continue on US 89; US 91

22 mi · 28 min · US 89; US 91
10

Turn right onto 200 North

210 ft · 11 sec · 200 North
11

Turn left

106 ft · 13 sec
12

Turn left

73 ft · 5 sec
13

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Perry, UT, UT

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Perry, UT

29 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

Roy, UT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Perry, UT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 29.4 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 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 58.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
1.4 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the ramp toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
5
1.8 mi into trip | ~3m in | I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
31.8 mi into trip | ~35m in | I 15 Business; I 84 Business

Keep slight right at fork onto I 15 Business; I 84 Business

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
58.7 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

5
58.7 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.30 one way

$18.60 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $9.75 $19.50
premium $4.53 $10.47 $20.94
diesel $5.61 $12.96 $25.92

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 17.6 0 $6.16 $2.82
Efficient EV 14.7 0 $5.14 $2.35
EV Truck/SUV 23.5 0 $8.22 $3.76

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (67% 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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Layton, UT

Night in Layton on Saturday

Local time

10:33 PM

MDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Logan, UT

Night in Logan on Saturday

Local time

10:33 PM

MDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

64°F

Perry, UT

29 mi in

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

22 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 10m 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 is a mixed drive, with about 38% of the journey on highways. You'll experience stretches of Veterans Memorial Highway, including a continuous segment of 29.9 miles, which offers a more direct route. As you transition to US 89 and then 1100 South, the character of the road will likely shift, potentially becoming more local. Expect a blend of faster driving on the highway sections and more varied conditions as you approach your destination.

38% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.9 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in.

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 58.7 miles you will encounter 9 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 1.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.8 miles (I 15 Business; I 84 Business): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 58.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (38%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 29.9 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 Logan, 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 1.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.8 miles (I 15 Business; I 84 Business): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Logan, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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