How far is Ballard, UT from Layton, UT?

The driving distance from Ballard, UT to Layton, UT is about 169.1 miles (272.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.9 miles (191.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
169.12 mi
03h 06m
Flight
118.86 mi
191.28 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.86 mi
Kilometers
191.28 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.12 mi
Kilometers
272.18 km
Drive Time
03h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Layton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:22 AM MDT
Return by in Ballard
Thu, Apr 23, 7:28 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ballard
2026-04-23T01:15
Arrive Layton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:22 AM MDT
Route Timing
03h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:48 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ballard
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Wallsburg
UT

Town in Wasatch County, Utah, United States

From Ballard
84.4 mi
01h 33m
To Layton
84.7 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph WSW
Destination
57°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ballard and Layton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ballard and Layton.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    792 ft · 58 sec

  2. 2

    Continue on 700 South

    1495 ft · 1 min · 700 South

  3. 3

    Continue on 3500 East

    1.2 km · 3 min · 3500 East

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 200 North

    2.8 mi · 3 min · 200 North

  5. 5

    Continue on North 200 East

    972 ft · 15 sec · North 200 East

  6. 6

    Continue on South Main Street

    1993 ft · 28 sec · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    27.3 mi · 31 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on 46220 West

    85 mi · 1 hr 39 min · 46220 West

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    23.5 mi · 25 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    18.9 mi · 20 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    5.9 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  14. 14

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

    1172 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Layton Parkway

    144 m · 14 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Layton Parkway

    651 ft · 16 sec · Layton Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1779 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Gentile Street

    1338 ft · 29 sec · Gentile Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gentile Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ballard and Layton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
46220 West
85 mi · 50%
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
27.3 mi · 16%
Veterans Memorial Highway
24.8 mi · 15%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
23.5 mi · 14%
200 North
2.84 mi · 2%
I 80 West
1.92 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

46220 West

Continue on 46220 West

85 mi · 01h 39m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.2 mi
118.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wallsburg
01h 33m from Ballard
Leave By
10:48 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ballard and Chance Rain Showers near Layton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ballard to Layton?

The road trip is about 169.1 miles (272.2 km) and usually takes 03h 06m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wallsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.4 miles from Ballard and 84.7 miles from Layton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 118.9 miles (191.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:48 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.24 one way or $46.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ballard and Chance Rain Showers near Layton.

Stop Ideas Near Wallsburg

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wallsburg, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wallsburg.

RAIL

Provo

27 mi away
300 West 600 South
RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

58 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

59 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Helper

92 mi away
1 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ballard and Layton. Straight-line distance: 118.86 mi (191.28 km).

Ballard

#1 Ballard

Town in Uintah County, Utah, United States

Population1,105
Coordinates40.2894000, -109.9432000
Altitude1539
CountryUnited States
Layton

#2 Layton

The most populous city in Davis County, Utah.

Population79,012
Coordinates41.0602200, -111.9710500
Altitude1326
CountryUnited States
Start: 700 South (-109.941946, 40.290786)
End: West Gentile Street (-111.97105, 41.060188)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 272 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.97 gal
22.59 L · about $23.24
Round trip
$46.48
11.94 gal · 45.18 L
Estimated CO2
53.1 kg one way
Round trip: 106.1 kg / 234 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $23.24 $46.48
Mid-grade $4.23 $25.26 $50.52
Premium $4.55 $27.16 $54.32
Diesel $5.41 $32.31 $64.62

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Utah · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Ballard and Layton. The current time is 01:15:45.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.