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Trip from Saint George, UT to Layton, UT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 27m
Distance
324.6 mi
522 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$58
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 14m
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6 AM
5h 28m
8 AM
5h 55m
10 AM
5h 37m
12 PM
5h 34m
3 PM
5h 38m
5 PM
5h 53m
8 PM
5h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint George, UT
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Layton, UT
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Trip Overview
Saint George to Layton is 324.6 miles and takes about 5h 27m via Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $55 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays entirely within Utah, moving from the Mountain West region to another part of the same region. You'll be navigating mostly surface roads for this trip, so expect a more involved drive than you might get on the interstate. It's a solid choice if you're looking for a single-day drive that covers a significant distance without requiring an overnight stop.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
162.3 miles from Saint George, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 45m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 321.1 mi | 5h 18m |
| Saint George Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| I 15 BUS | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Gentile Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Layton Parkway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 200 South | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 100 West | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 321.1 mi, about 5h 18m
Traffic on I-15
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 532 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~5,177 veh/hr typical · worst 5,980
Quietest
2 AM
~246 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
21×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
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 Saint George, UT and Layton, UT.
1
Start on this road
510 ft
·
39 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto 100 West
387 ft
·
19 sec
·
100 West
3
Turn right onto 200 South
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
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200 South
4
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Main Street
5
Enter roundabout onto Main Street
82 ft
·
1 sec
·
Main Street
6
Continue on Main Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Main Street
7
Turn right onto I 15 BUS; SR 34
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Saint George Boulevard
8
Take the ramp onto I 15 BUS
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 15 BUS
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
9
Merge onto I 15
315 mi
·
5 hr 12 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 330
Toward SR 126 North: Layton Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
471 ft
·
13 sec
Toward Layton Parkway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Turn slight left onto SR 126
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Layton Parkway
14
Turn right onto SR 126
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
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Main Street
Use the right lane.
15
Turn left onto Gentile Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
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Gentile Street
Use the left lane.
16
Arrive at destination
Gentile Street
Trip Plan
Given the 5-hour drive time, leaving Saint George in the morning should allow you to reach Layton with plenty of daylight to spare. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing yourself. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially since the $55 budget is based on the entire 324.6 miles; planning a fuel stop before you hit the longest stretch on Veterans Memorial Highway (321.1 miles) would be prudent. Since this is a single-day trip, enjoy the flexibility of stopping when you need a break without the pressure of finding an overnight location.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 162.3 miles from Saint George, UT, or about 2h 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 321.1 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 71 miles or 1h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 162.3 miles or 2h 45m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Layton, UT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Saint George, UT so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Saint George, UT
This is one driving day of about 324.6 miles and 5h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 71 miles from Saint George, UT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 321.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
162 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 71 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 162.3 miles from Saint George, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 321.1 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
TA
0.1 mi from route
Flying J - Beaver
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Kanarraville South Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Walmart Parking Lot
0.2 mi from route
Trailers Plus Salt Lake City
0.2 mi from route
Kanarraville North Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.2 mi from route
Sapp Bros. Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.3 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.3 mi from route
Lunt Park South Rest Area
0.3 mi from route
Lunt Park North Rest Area
0.3 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.6 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
1 mi from route
Service Plaza
1.4 mi from route
Service Plaza
1.5 mi from route
Service Plaza
1.5 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
1.5 mi from route
Sapp Brothers Travel Center
2 mi from route
Rest Area
2.2 mi from route
Rest Area
2.2 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 323.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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100 West
Turn right onto 100 West
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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200 South
Turn right onto 200 South
Navigation decision point
6
317.6 mi into trip
|
~5h 19m in
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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
323.5 mi into trip
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~5h 25m in
Take the exit toward SR 126 North: Layton Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 330
Toward SR 126 North: Layton Parkway
8
323.8 mi into trip
|
~5h 26m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Layton Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Layton Parkway
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$58.47 one way
$116.93 round trip
$4.58/gal
25.4 MPG avg
114 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.78 | $61.06 | $122.12 |
| premium | $5.11 | $65.25 | $130.50 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $78.96 | $157.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$58
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$83–$108
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 113.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 97.4 | 1 | $34.08 | $15.58 |
| Efficient EV | 81.2 | 0 | $28.40 | $12.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 129.8 | 1 | $45.44 | $20.77 |
Gas CO2
114 kg
EV CO2
38 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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.
Origin
Saint George, UT
Late night in Saint George on Sunday
Local time
4:25 AM
MDT
Current temp
77°F
Mostly Sunny
E 5 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Layton, UT
Late night in Layton on Sunday
Local time
4:25 AM
MDT
Current temp
66°F
Sunny
SSE 5 mph
0% chance
Live 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
11 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
5h 27m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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
~18 min detour
$12
near mile 268.6
Caution: Tickets are required to enter Timpanogos Cave
Cedar Breaks National Monument
National Monument
Crowning the Grand Staircase, Cedar Breaks sits at over 10,000 feet and looks down into a half-mile deep geologic amphitheater. Come wander among timeless bristlecone pines, stand in lush meadows of w...
13 mi from route
~33 min detour
$10
near mile 56
View on nps.gov
Zion National Park
National Park
Follow the paths where people have walked for thousands of years. Gaze up at massive sandstone cliffs of cream, pink, and red that soar into a brilliant blue sky. Experience the tall, stretching walls...
15 mi from route
~37 min detour
$35
near mile 22.4
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is almost entirely surface roads, with a highway share of 0%. The longest stretch you'll be on a single road is 321.1 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. You'll notice the transition from Veterans Memorial Highway to Saint George Boulevard and then Main Street, indicating a shift towards more urban and local road navigation. Expect frequent intersections and potentially slower speeds as you move through populated areas.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 321.1 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 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 100 West.
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 324.6 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.1 miles (100 West): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (200 South): Navigation decision point; at 317.6 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
6,310 ft
2,696 ft
Total Climb
4,226 ft
Total Descent
2,571 ft
Highest Point
6,310 ft
~116.1 mi in
Elevation Range
3,614 ft
Notable High Points
6,310 ft at ~116.1 miles
+64 ft prominence
5,352 ft at ~209 miles
+66 ft prominence
4,646 ft at ~278.7 miles
+141 ft prominence
About the Cities
Starting in Saint George, UT
Full guide →Founded 1861
St. George is a city in southwestern Utah, on the Utah-Arizona border, known regionally as "Utah's Dixie" (a nickname given to the area for its warm southern Utah climate which was used to grow cotton by early settlers). The city is nestled in a scenic valley of desert vistas in the northeastern Mojave Desert, adjacent to the majestic Pine Valley Mountains.
Top landmarks
- • St. George Utah Temple — temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in St. George, Utah, U...
- • St. George Opera House — opera house
- • Brigham Young Winter Home and Office — historic house in Utah, United States
Arriving in Layton, UT
Full guide →Founded 1850
Top landmarks
- • Layton Depot — train depot building in Layton, Utah, United States
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 27m. Total distance: 324.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 321.1 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 25 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 Layton, UT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 25 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (100 West): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (200 South): Navigation decision point; at 317.6 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Timpanogos Cave National Monument, Cedar Breaks National Monument and Zion National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.5 hours each way, a round trip means 10.9 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Layton, UT before the return drive.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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