Layton, UT to Woodland Hills, UT is 81.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 36 minutes via Main Street, Layton Parkway, and I-15 South, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Mountain West region, traversing Utah for its entirety. Expect a drive that primarily uses surface roads, making it a straightforward option for a quick local excursion. It’s a manageable distance that allows for flexibility, whether you're heading out for a specific purpose or just exploring the area.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
40.7 miles from Layton, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 44m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
71.5 mi
1h 16m
South Woodland Hills Drive
4.4 mi
8m
North Main Street
3.1 mi
6m
Main Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Gentile Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Southfield Road
0.2 mi
<1m
SR 198
0.1 mi
<1m
Layton Parkway
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 71.5 mi, about 1h 16m
Traffic on I-15
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 438 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~7,226 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~321 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
22.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 79 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 Woodland Hills, 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
47 mi·50 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi·52 sec
Exit 257B-AToward US 6 East, SR 156: Spanish Fork, Main Street, PriceUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·54 sec
Exit 257AToward SR 156: Spanish ForkUse the right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
237 ft·8 sec
Toward SR 156: Spanish Fork, Salem, Main StreetUse the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Turn left onto SR 156
3.1 mi·6 min·North Main Street
12
Continue on SR 198
0.1 mi·20 sec·SR 198
13
Turn left onto Southfield Road
0.2 mi·25 sec·Southfield Road
Use the left lane.
14
Turn straight onto South Woodland Hills Drive
3.5 mi·6 min·South Woodland Hills Drive
15
Enter roundabout onto South Woodland Hills Drive
80 ft·1 sec·South Woodland Hills Drive
16
Continue on South Woodland Hills Drive
0.9 mi·2 min·South Woodland Hills Drive
17
Turn left onto East Lakeview Way
29 ft·1 sec·East Lakeview Way
18
Arrive at destination
East Lakeview Way
Trip Plan
Given this is a short, 1-hour-and-36-minute drive, you have considerable flexibility with your departure time. Leaving mid-morning should allow you to avoid the worst of any local rush hour traffic. Since the total distance is only 81.3 miles and there are no designated stops, you can easily complete this trip in one day. Your estimated fuel cost is around $14, so factor that into your budget. Pay attention to local signage as you transition from main arteries onto smaller roads as you approach Woodland Hills.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 40.7 miles from Layton, UT, or about 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 71.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 18 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.7 miles or 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Woodland Hills, UT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Layton, UT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Layton, UT
This is one driving day of about 81.3 miles and 1h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Layton, UT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 71.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 17.3 and 76.6 — 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.
8
72.5 mi into trip|~1h 18m in
Take the exit toward US 6 East, SR 156: Spanish Fork, Main Street, Price
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 257B-A
Toward US 6 East, SR 156: Spanish Fork, Main St...
8
72.9 mi into trip|~1h 19m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 156: Spanish Fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 257A
Toward SR 156: Spanish Fork
8
73.4 mi into trip|~1h 20m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 156: Spanish Fork, Salem, Main Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward SR 156: Spanish Fork, Salem, Main Street
7
76.6 mi into trip|~1h 27m in|Southfield Road
Turn left onto Southfield Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.64 one way
$29.29 round trip
$4.58/gal25.4 MPG avg28 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.78
$15.29
$30.59
premium
$5.11
$16.34
$32.69
diesel
$6.18
$19.78
$39.56
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 64% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.4
0
$8.54
$3.90
Efficient EV
20.3
0
$7.11
$3.25
EV Truck/SUV
32.5
0
$11.38
$5.20
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (64% 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 Oct 15, 2026
Origin
Layton, UT
Morning
in Layton on Saturday
Local time
11:21 AM
MDT
Current temp
65°F
Sunny
NE 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Woodland Hills, UT
Morning
in Woodland Hills on Saturday
Local time
11:21 AM
MDT
Current temp
60°F
Sunny
ENE 3 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
5 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 36m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Timpanogos Cave National Monument
National Monument
The visitor center, caves, and cave tours have not yet opened for the 2026 season. Hike your way past stunning vistas to explore a hidden underground world. Taste the thrill of caving as you twist and...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
$12
near mile 53.3
Caution: Water Outage
Caution: Tickets are required to enter Timpanogos Cave
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is almost entirely surface roads, with 0% highway driving. You’ll begin on Main Street and Layton Parkway, which are typical urban and suburban thoroughfares with moderate traffic and frequent intersections. After exiting I-15 South, the roads transition to local streets, meaning you'll experience consistent surface street conditions for the bulk of the 81.3-mile drive. Expect to navigate through developed areas with regular stops.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 71.5 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 81.3 miles you will encounter 13 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 17.3 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 72.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 72.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
5,574 ft4,229 ft
Total Climb
1,578 ft
Total Descent
354 ft
Highest Point
5,574 ft
~81.3 mi in
Elevation Range
1,346 ft
Notable High Points
4,287 ft at ~17.4 miles+37 ft prominence
4,645 ft at ~46.5 miles+92 ft prominence
4,606 ft at ~58.1 miles+41 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Layton, UT and Woodland Hills, UT, road signs point toward Price and Salem.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 36m. Total distance: 81.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 71.5 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 12 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 Woodland Hills, 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 72.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 72.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Woodland Hills, UT before heading back.
