Origin
Liberty, UT
Morning in Liberty on Tuesday
Local time
6:09 AM
MDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Liberty, UT to Layton, 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
45m
Distance
30.9 mi
50 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Liberty, UT
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Layton, UT
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Trip Overview
Spanning 30.9 miles through the Mountain West, this trip from Liberty to Layton is a straightforward, short-distance transit that can easily be completed in a single day. You should anticipate a drive time of approximately 41 minutes, making it an efficient connection between these two Utah communities. With no planned stops required, you can budget roughly $5 for fuel to cover the entire distance. Since this route avoids highways entirely, it functions best as a local point-to-point journey rather than a long-haul excursion. It is a practical, no-fuss way to navigate between the towns without the need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 18.7 mi | 19m |
| North Ogden Canyon Road | 4.6 mi | 10m |
| 2700 North | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| 2600 North | 2 mi | 4m |
| 4100 North | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North 1050 East | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East 3100 North | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 18.7 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Liberty, UT and Layton, UT.
1
Start on 4100 North
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
4100 North
2
Continue on North Ogden Canyon Road
4.6 mi
·
10 min
·
North Ogden Canyon Road
3
Continue on East 3100 North
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East 3100 North
4
Turn left onto North 1050 East
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North 1050 East
5
Turn right onto 2600 North
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
2600 North
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on SR 134
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
2700 North
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 15 South, I 84 East: Ogden
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 15; I 84
8.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 330
Toward SR 126 North: Layton Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
434 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Layton Parkway
12
Turn slight right onto SR 126
396 ft
·
10 sec
·
Layton Parkway
13
Turn right onto SR 126
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
14
Turn left onto Gentile Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Gentile Street
Use the left lane.
15
Arrive at destination
Gentile Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 30.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.4 miles from Liberty, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 6.7 and 30.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
6.7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
2600 North
Turn right onto 2600 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
10.9 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the ramp toward I 15 South, I 84 East: Ogden
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 15 South, I 84 East: Ogden
6
19.4 mi into trip
|
~32m 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
29.9 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward SR 126 North: Layton Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 330
Toward SR 126 North: Layton Parkway
6
30.1 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Layton Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Layton Parkway
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.90 one way
$9.79 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $5.13 | $10.27 |
| premium | $4.53 | $5.51 | $11.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.82 | $13.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.24 | $1.48 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.33 | $1.98 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Destination
Layton, UT
Morning in Layton on Tuesday
Local time
6:09 AM
MDT
Current temp
63°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
4 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
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 30.9-mile journey is defined by its turn-heavy local profile, providing a stark contrast to a standard interstate experience. Because the highway share is 0%, you will spend your time navigating through North Ogden Canyon Road, East 3100 North, and North 1050 East. The route demands your full attention as you transition between these local streets, offering a more hands-on driving experience than a monotonous freeway stretch. Without any long, uninterrupted segments, the road feels constant and engaged from start to finish. Expect a steady pace as you wind through the local infrastructure of the region.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.7 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 6.7 miles in near 2600 North.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 30.9 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 6.7 miles (2600 North): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.4 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
5,806 ft
4,250 ft
Total Climb
1,022 ft
Total Descent
1,792 ft
Highest Point
5,806 ft
~2.2 mi in
Elevation Range
1,556 ft
Notable High Points
5,806 ft at ~2.2 miles
+379 ft prominence
4,587 ft at ~22 miles
+10 ft prominence
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 30.9 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.7 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 Layton, 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 6.7 miles (2600 North): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.4 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Layton, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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