Origin
Layton, UT
Late night in Layton on Tuesday
Local time
3:16 AM
MDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Layton, UT to West Haven, UT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
13.2 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 21m
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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West Haven, UT
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick commute or local errand between Layton and West Haven, this 13.2-mile trip is an efficient way to navigate the Mountain West region. You can easily complete the entire journey in about 21 minutes, making it a perfect one-day excursion that requires no overnight stay. Budgeting roughly $2 for fuel should cover your needs for this short distance. Because the route relies on local infrastructure rather than long-haul highways, you will spend your time navigating through the local area. It is a straightforward trip that serves as a practical link between these two Utah communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 6.1 mi | 6m |
| 1900 West | 3 mi | 5m |
| 3300 South | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Gentile Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 5600 South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Midland Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Hill Field Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 6.1 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Layton, UT and West Haven, 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
6.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward SR 97
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward SR 97
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn left onto SR 97
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
5600 South
9
Turn right onto SR 126
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
1900 West
10
Turn left onto SR 108
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Midland Drive
11
Turn right onto 3300 South
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
3300 South
12
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
1 min
13
Turn left
410 ft
·
30 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 8.4 — 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.
6
7.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward SR 97
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward SR 97
8
8.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 97
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward SR 97
5
8.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
SR 97 / 5600 South
Turn left onto SR 97 / 5600 South
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.09 one way
$4.18 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $2.19 | $4.39 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.35 | $4.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.91 | $5.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.63 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
West Haven, UT
Late night in West Haven on Tuesday
Local time
3:16 AM
MDT
Current temp
62°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
1 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
21m 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 rather than a high-speed interstate haul, as this route features zero percent highway share. You will primarily navigate via Main Street and Hill Field Road, which keeps the pace steady and grounded in the local environment. Because there are no designated stops along the way, you should prepare for a continuous drive from start to finish. The road’s personality is defined by its reliance on city streets, requiring your full attention as you transition between the two towns. It is a functional, no-frills experience that gets you to your destination without the monotony of a long-distance highway stretch.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.1 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 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 13.2 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 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 7.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 13.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.1 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 West Haven, 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 7.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at West Haven, 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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