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Trip from South Ogden, UT to Layton, UT

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

18m

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 17m ★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Weber County, Utah, United States

South Ogden, UT

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Downtown Layton, UT, UT

Layton, UT

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Trip Overview

South Ogden, UT to Layton, UT is 13.2 miles and takes about 18 minutes via Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Mountain West region, specifically in Utah. It's a straightforward local drive, making it ideal for a quick errand or a brief scenic detour. With a recommended one-day duration and minimal driving time, this route offers flexibility for your travel plans.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway 8.8 mi 9m
Riverdale Road 2.8 mi 5m
Main Street 0.3 mi <1m
Gentile Street 0.3 mi <1m
Chimes View Drive 0.2 mi <1m
39th Street 0.2 mi <1m
Layton Parkway <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Highway — 8.8 mi, about 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on 39th Street

0.2 mi · 42 sec · 39th Street
2

Turn slight right onto Chimes View Drive

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Chimes View Drive
3

Turn left onto SR 26

2.8 mi · 5 min · Riverdale Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 45 sec
Toward I 15 South: Salt Lake City Use the right lane.
5

Merge onto I 15

8.8 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Exit 330 Toward SR 126 North: Layton Parkway Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight right at fork

434 ft · 10 sec
Toward Layton Parkway
8

Turn slight right onto SR 126

396 ft · 10 sec · Layton Parkway
9

Turn right onto SR 126

0.3 mi · 39 sec · Main Street
Use the right lane.
10

Turn left onto Gentile Street

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Gentile Street
Use the left lane.
11

Arrive at destination

Gentile Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 12.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | SR 26 / Riverdale Road

Turn left onto SR 26 / Riverdale Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.
5
3.2 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the ramp toward I 15 South: Salt Lake City

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 15 South: Salt Lake City
5
3.5 mi into trip | ~7m 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.
7
12.3 mi into trip | ~16m 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
12.5 mi into trip | ~17m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Layton Parkway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward Layton Parkway

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

South Ogden, UT

Night in South Ogden on Saturday

Local time

10:35 PM

MDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Layton, UT

Night in Layton on Saturday

Local time

10:35 PM

MDT

Current temp

65°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

16 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

18m 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 drive is characterized by frequent turns, with Veterans Memorial Highway, Riverdale Road, and Main Street forming its backbone. About 88% of the journey involves highway driving, but expect a more local feel due to the numerous intersections and changes in road names. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.8 miles along Veterans Memorial Highway. As you progress, the road transitions between these main thoroughfares, requiring your attention at each junction.

Only 1% 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: 8.8 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 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near SR 26 / Riverdale Road.

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 7 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 0.4 miles (SR 26 / Riverdale Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 13.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

18m 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 8.8 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 0.4 miles (SR 26 / Riverdale Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 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 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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