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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Wasatch County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on the route
792 ft · 58 sec
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Continue on 700 South
1495 ft · 1 min · 700 South
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Continue on 3500 East
1.2 km · 3 min · 3500 East
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Turn left onto 200 North
2.8 mi · 3 min · 200 North
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Continue on North 200 East
972 ft · 15 sec · North 200 East
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Continue on South Main Street
1993 ft · 28 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
27.3 mi · 31 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Continue on East Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Continue on 46220 West
85 mi · 1 hr 39 min · 46220 West
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight right onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
23.5 mi · 25 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
18.9 mi · 20 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
5.9 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 126 North: Layton Parkway
1172 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Layton Parkway
144 m · 14 sec
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Turn slight left onto Layton Parkway
651 ft · 16 sec · Layton Parkway
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Turn right onto Main Street
1779 ft · 40 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Gentile Street
1338 ft · 29 sec · Gentile Street
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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.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wallsburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ballard and Layton. Straight-line distance: 118.86 mi (191.28 km).
#1 Ballard
Town in Uintah County, Utah, United States
| Population | 1,105 |
| Coordinates | 40.2894000, -109.9432000 |
| Altitude | 1539 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Layton
The most populous city in Davis County, Utah.
| Population | 79,012 |
| Coordinates | 41.0602200, -111.9710500 |
| Altitude | 1326 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Gentile Street (-111.97105, 41.060188)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 272 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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