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Trip from Layton, UT to South Willard, UT

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

27m

Distance

23.4 mi

38 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 25m ★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m

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 South Willard, UT, UT

South Willard, UT

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Trip Overview

This short, 23.4-mile journey from Layton, UT, to South Willard, UT, is easily manageable in just 27 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a day trip. With a modest fuel cost of around $4, it's an economical option for a quick excursion within the Mountain West region. The route primarily utilizes Veterans Memorial Highway and local roads like 750 West and Main Street, offering a straightforward drive. You won't need to worry about overnight stays for this trip; it's designed for convenience and efficiency.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway 19.7 mi 20m
750 West 1.1 mi 1m
Main Street 1.1 mi 2m
SR 126 0.4 mi <1m
Gentile Street 0.2 mi <1m
Hill Field Road 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Highway — 19.7 mi, about 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Layton, UT and South Willard, 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

20 mi · 20 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Exit 351 Toward SR 126: Willard, Pleasant View
7

Keep slight right at fork

468 ft · 11 sec
8

Turn slight right onto SR 126

0.4 mi · 34 sec · SR 126
9

Turn straight onto US 89

1.1 mi · 1 min · 750 West
10

Turn left

73 ft · 5 sec
11

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.3 and 21.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
1.3 mi into trip | ~2m in | SR 232 / Hill Field Road

Turn right onto SR 232 / Hill Field Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
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.
6
21.4 mi into trip | ~24m in

Take the exit toward SR 126: Willard, Pleasant View

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 351 Toward SR 126: Willard, Pleasant View
5
21.7 mi into trip | ~25m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.71 one way

$7.42 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $3.89 $7.77
premium $4.53 $4.17 $8.35
diesel $5.61 $5.17 $10.33

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7 0 $2.46 $1.12
Efficient EV 5.9 0 $2.05 $0.94
EV Truck/SUV 9.4 0 $3.28 $1.50

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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 20, 2026

Origin

Layton, UT

Morning in Layton on Tuesday

Local time

6:41 AM

MDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

South Willard, UT

Morning in South Willard on Tuesday

Local time

6:41 AM

MDT

Current temp

61°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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

27m 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?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with only a 22% highway share. The majority of your time will be spent navigating local streets and highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 19.7 miles along Veterans Memorial Highway, providing a brief period of more consistent travel before transitioning back to local roads. This drive is characterized by frequent changes in direction and speed, requiring your attention throughout the 27-minute duration.

Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.7 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in near SR 232 / Hill Field Road.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 23.4 miles you will encounter 6 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 1.3 miles (SR 232 / Hill Field Road): Lane positioning matters here; 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.

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 South Willard, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Pleasant View along the way.

Pleasant View

21.4 mi in | ~24m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 23.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

27m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (2%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 19.7 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 1.3 miles (SR 232 / Hill Field Road): Lane positioning matters here; 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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at South Willard, 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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