How far is Blanding, UT from Layton, UT?

The driving distance from Blanding, UT to Layton, UT is about 330.7 miles (532.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 272.2 miles (438 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 53m 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
330.68 mi
05h 26m
Flight
272.15 mi
437.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
272.15 mi
Kilometers
437.98 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
330.68 mi
Kilometers
532.18 km
Drive Time
05h 26m

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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 05h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Layton
Sat, Apr 11, 11:36 AM MDT
Return by in Blanding
Sat, Apr 11, 5:03 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blanding
2026-04-11T06:09
Arrive Layton
Sat, Apr 11, 11:36 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:27 AM to 1:27 PM MDT

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

Leave by
6:06 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blanding
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
East Carbon City
UT

City in Carbon County, Utah, United States

From Blanding
165.2 mi
02h 43m
To Layton
165.5 mi
02h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 100 West

    119 m · 19 sec · South 100 West

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Center Street

    1176 ft · 35 sec · West Center Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto North Grayson Parkway

    76.8 mi · 1 hr 37 min · North Grayson Parkway

  4. 4

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    29 mi · 34 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit left toward I-70 West

    2377 ft · 58 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    23.4 mi · 22 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West, US 191 North: Price, Salt Lake City

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    51.3 mi · 1 hr · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on West Highway Drive

    2645 ft · 50 sec · West Highway Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    35 mi · 43 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on State Street

    1.1 km · 58 sec · State Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    33.2 mi · 40 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on East US-6

    3.6 mi · 5 min · East US-6

  15. 15

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    1158 ft · 18 sec · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  16. 16

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

    1633 ft · 19 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    66 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    5.9 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  19. 19

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

    1172 ft · 29 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Layton Parkway

    144 m · 14 sec

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto Layton Parkway

    651 ft · 16 sec · Layton Parkway

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1779 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Gentile Street

    1338 ft · 29 sec · Gentile Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gentile Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
24 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
172 mi · 52%
North Grayson Parkway
76.8 mi · 23%
Veterans Memorial Highway
71.9 mi · 22%
East US-6
3.58 mi · 1%
Main Street
2.03 mi · 1%
US 6 West
0.8 mi
Longest Stretch

North Grayson Parkway

Turn straight onto North Grayson Parkway

76.8 mi · 01h 37m

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
05h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.5 mi
272.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Carbon City
02h 43m from Blanding
Leave By
6:06 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Blanding and Rain Showers Likely near Layton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 330.7 miles (532.2 km) and usually takes 05h 26m 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?

East Carbon City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 165.2 miles from Blanding and 165.5 miles from Layton.

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

The direct path is about 272.2 miles (438 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.5 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 6:06 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.43 one way or $90.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Blanding and Rain Showers Likely near Layton.

Stop Ideas Near East Carbon City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around East Carbon City, 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 East Carbon City.

RAIL

Helper

41 mi away
1 Depot Street
RAIL

Green River

65 mi away
250 South Broadway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blanding and Layton. Straight-line distance: 272.15 mi (437.98 km).

Blanding

#1 Blanding

City in San Juan County, Utah, United States

Population3,556
Coordinates37.6243300, -109.4796600
Altitude1861
CountryUnited States
Layton

#2 Layton

The most populous city in Davis County, Utah.

Population79,012
Coordinates41.0602200, -111.9710500
Altitude1326
CountryUnited States
Start: South 100 West (-109.479817, 37.62433)
End: West Gentile Street (-111.97105, 41.060188)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 532 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.67 gal
44.17 L · about $45.43
Round trip
$90.86
23.34 gal · 88.34 L
Estimated CO2
103.7 kg one way
Round trip: 207.4 kg / 457 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $45.43 $90.86
Mid-grade $4.23 $49.38 $98.75
Premium $4.55 $53.09 $106.17
Diesel $5.41 $63.16 $126.32

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Blanding and Layton. The current time is 06:09:44.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.