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Trip from Spring City, 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

2h 8m

Distance

127.7 mi

206 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
2h 0m ★
6 AM
2h 9m
8 AM
2h 27m
10 AM
2h 15m
12 PM
2h 13m
3 PM
2h 16m
5 PM
2h 26m
8 PM
2h 3m

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

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city in Sanpete County, Utah, United States

Spring City, UT

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Downtown Layton, UT, UT

Layton, UT

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Trip Overview

This 127.7-mile journey from Spring City, UT to Layton, UT is a manageable one-day trip, estimated to take around 2 hours and 8 minutes. You'll primarily navigate local roads, including Highway 89 and South State Street, with no highway driving involved, suggesting a more community-focused route. The estimated fuel cost for this drive is approximately $20. Given its relatively short duration and local road profile, this route is well-suited for a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stay. It offers a straightforward passage within the Mountain West region.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

63.9 miles from Spring City, UT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Highway 89 — —
South State Street — —
South Main — —
State Street — —
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway — —
US-6 — —
I 15 North — —
Veterans Memorial Highway — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Highway 89 — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spring City, UT and Layton, UT.

1

Start on Main Street

3.6 mi · 5 min · Main Street
2

At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 89

0.8 mi · 1 min · Highway 89
3

Continue on South State Street

1.7 mi · 3 min · South State Street
4

Continue on South Main

5.1 mi · 6 min · South Main
5

Keep slight left to continue on State Street

0.5 mi · 55 sec · State Street
6

Continue on Highway 89

28 mi · 34 min · Highway 89
7

At the end of the road, turn left onto Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

10 mi · 12 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
8

Continue on East US-6

3.6 mi · 4 min · East US-6
9

Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
10

Take the exit slight right toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City

0.3 mi · 19 sec · I 15 North: Salt Lake City
11

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

66 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
12

Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

5.9 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
13

Take the exit slight right toward SR 126 North: Layton Parkway

0.2 mi · 29 sec · SR 126 North: Layton Parkway
14

Keep slight left to continue on Layton Parkway

472 ft · 14 sec · Layton Parkway
15

Turn slight left onto Layton Parkway

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Layton Parkway
16

Turn right onto Main Street

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Main Street
17

Turn left onto Gentile Street

0.3 mi · 31 sec · Gentile Street
18

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

With a total duration of just over two hours and covering 127.7 miles, this route offers plenty of flexibility. Aiming for a mid-morning departure can help you avoid the busiest local traffic. Since there are no designated long stretches, plan for brief stops as needed to refuel or stretch your legs; the $20 fuel estimate should cover your needs, but it's always wise to start with a full tank. Pay close attention to the speed limits as you transition through various towns along Highway 89 and South State Street, as these can change frequently.

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 63.9 miles from Spring City, UT, or about 1h 4m into the drive.

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 28 miles or 28m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 63.9 miles or 1h 4m 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 45m

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 Spring City, 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 Spring City, UT

This is one driving day of about 127.7 miles and 2h 8m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Spring City, UT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Utah County, Utah, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Spanish Fork, UT

64 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

Spanish Fork, UT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Spanish Fork, UT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 63.9 miles from Spring City, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Mi Ranchito AF

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

American Fork, Utah

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 73

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18017566138

Visit website

El Molcajete Mexican Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Orem, Utah

1.5 mi

Curry Connect

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Sandy, Utah

1.9 mi

Mi Ranchito AF

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 73

American Fork, Utah

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18017566138

Visit website

El Molcajete Mexican Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 63.9

Orem, Utah

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18019609612

Curry Connect

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 91.2

Sandy, Utah

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+13852744177

Visit website

Yamato Japanese Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 63.9

Orem, Utah

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+18012277100

Visit website

Orlando's Mexican Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 127.7

Kaysville, Utah

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13852092284

Visit website

Villa Del Sol Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 63.9

Orem, Utah

Hours: 10:30 am–8:30 pm

+18017228585

Visit website

Biergarten Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 118.6

Farmington, Utah

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+18014518000

Archibald's Restaurant at Gardner Village

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 91.2

West Jordan, Utah

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+18015666940

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 100.4

Salt Lake City, Utah

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 100.4

Salt Lake City, Utah

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Provo Recreation Center Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 63.9

Provo, Utah

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 63.9

Orem, Utah

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 100.4

Salt Lake City, Utah

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 100.4

Taylorsville, Utah

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 100.4

Salt Lake City, Utah

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargeLab Charging Station

1.4 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 127.7

Layton, Utah

Visit website

Museum of Natural Curiosity at Thanksgiving Point

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 82.1

Lehi, Utah

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+18017682300

Visit website

Escape Utah Sandy- Formerly Enigma Escape Games

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 91.2

Sandy, Utah

Hours: 2–10 pm

+13852168915

Visit website

Butterfly Biosphere

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 82.1

Lehi, Utah

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+18017682300

Visit website

Kangaroo Zoo

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 109.5

North Salt Lake, Utah

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+18012951900

Visit website

Utah State Capitol

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 109.5

Salt Lake City, Utah

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+18015383074

Visit website

Pioneer Memorial Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 109.5

Salt Lake City, Utah

Hours: 9 am–4:30 pm

+18015326479

Visit website

Dimple Dell Regional Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 91.2

Sandy, Utah

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+13854687275

Visit website

Canyon Rim Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

5 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 100.4

Millcreek, Utah

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+13854681800

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.24 one way

$40.47 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 45 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $21.21 $42.42
premium $4.53 $22.78 $45.56
diesel $5.61 $28.19 $56.39

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 44.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 38.3 0 $13.41 $6.13
Efficient EV 31.9 0 $11.17 $5.11
EV Truck/SUV 51.1 0 $17.88 $8.17

Gas CO2

45 kg

EV CO2

15 kg (67% 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

Spring City, UT

Late night in Spring City on Sunday

Local time

1:57 AM

MDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Layton, UT

Late night in Layton on Sunday

Local time

1:57 AM

MDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

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

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

2h 8m 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 for the entirety of this 127.7-mile trip, as the highway share is 0%. This means you'll be navigating through towns and along main thoroughfares like Highway 89 and South Main rather than open interstates. The absence of a longest uninterrupted stretch indicates frequent intersections and changes in speed limits. This driving profile suggests a continuous engagement with the local environment, requiring your attention to road conditions and traffic signals throughout the 2-hour, 8-minute journey.

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.
Main road: Highway 89.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Spring City, UT to Layton, UT is easy. At 2h 8m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Spring City, UT to Layton, UT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 8m. Total distance: 127.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Spring City, UT to Layton, UT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

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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