How far is Castle Dale, UT from Layton, UT?

The driving distance from Castle Dale, UT to Layton, UT is about 171.5 miles (276 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.2 miles (220.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
171.47 mi
02h 52m
Flight
137.22 mi
220.83 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.22 mi
Kilometers
220.83 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.47 mi
Kilometers
275.95 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Layton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:11 AM MDT
Return by in Castle Dale
Thu, Apr 23, 4:04 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Castle Dale
2026-04-22T22:18
Arrive Layton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:11 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:44 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Castle Dale
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Woodland Hills
UT

District in the city of Los Angeles, California, United States

From Castle Dale
85.6 mi
01h 26m
To Layton
85.9 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 29 mph WSW
Destination
59°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Castle Dale and Layton.

  1. 1

    Start on North Spartan Center Street

    55 m · 13 sec · North Spartan Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    30.1 mi · 43 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    2250 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    29.7 mi · 36 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on State Street

    1.1 km · 58 sec · State Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    33.2 mi · 40 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on East US-6

    3.6 mi · 5 min · East US-6

  8. 8

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    1158 ft · 18 sec · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  9. 9

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

    1633 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    66 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    5.9 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

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

    1172 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Layton Parkway

    144 m · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Layton Parkway

    651 ft · 16 sec · Layton Parkway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1779 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Gentile Street

    1338 ft · 29 sec · Gentile Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gentile Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
71.9 mi · 42%
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
63.1 mi · 37%
East Main Street
30.5 mi · 18%
East US-6
3.58 mi · 2%
State Street
0.71 mi
Main Street
0.34 mi
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

66 mi · 01h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.3 mi
137.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodland Hills
01h 26m from Castle Dale
Leave By
12:44 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Castle Dale and Showers And Thunderstorms near Layton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Castle Dale to Layton?

The road trip is about 171.5 miles (276 km) and usually takes 02h 52m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Woodland Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.6 miles from Castle Dale and 85.9 miles from Layton.

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

The direct path is about 137.2 miles (220.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:44 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.55 one way or $47.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Castle Dale and Showers And Thunderstorms near Layton.

Stop Ideas Near Woodland Hills

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Woodland Hills, 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 Woodland Hills.

RAIL

Provo

23 mi away
300 West 600 South
RAIL

Helper

77 mi away
1 Depot Street
RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

86 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

86 mi away
300 South 600 West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Castle Dale and Layton. Straight-line distance: 137.22 mi (220.83 km).

Castle Dale

#1 Castle Dale

City in Emery County, Utah, United States

Population1,511
Coordinates39.2121900, -111.0196100
Altitude1730
CountryUnited States
Layton

#2 Layton

The most populous city in Davis County, Utah.

Population79,012
Coordinates41.0602200, -111.9710500
Altitude1326
CountryUnited States
Start: North Spartan Center Street (-111.019667, 39.212189)
End: West Gentile Street (-111.97105, 41.060188)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 276 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.05 gal
22.9 L · about $23.55
Round trip
$47.11
12.1 gal · 45.8 L
Estimated CO2
53.8 kg one way
Round trip: 107.5 kg / 237 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $23.55 $47.11
Mid-grade $4.23 $25.60 $51.20
Premium $4.55 $27.52 $55.04
Diesel $5.41 $32.74 $65.49

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 Castle Dale and Layton. The current time is 22:18:22.

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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.