How far is Cedar City, UT from Layton, UT?

The driving distance from Cedar City, UT to Layton, UT is about 272.8 miles (439.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 240.8 miles (387.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 02m 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
272.82 mi
04h 01m
Flight
240.87 mi
387.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
240.87 mi
Kilometers
387.65 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
272.82 mi
Kilometers
439.06 km
Drive Time
04h 01m

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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 04h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Layton
Wed, Apr 22, 9:30 PM MDT
Return by in Cedar City
Thu, Apr 23, 1:32 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cedar City
2026-04-22T17:29
Arrive Layton
Wed, Apr 22, 9:30 PM MDT
Route Timing
04h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 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
8:58 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cedar City
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
Scipio
UT

Town in Millard County, Utah, United States

From Cedar City
136.3 mi
02h 00m
To Layton
136.6 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
14 to 20 mph SW
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 Cedar City and Layton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cedar City and Layton.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward I 15 North

    1565 ft · 38 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    261.3 mi · 4 hr 20 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    5.9 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  5. 5

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

    1172 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Layton Parkway

    144 m · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto Layton Parkway

    651 ft · 16 sec · Layton Parkway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1779 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Gentile Street

    1338 ft · 29 sec · Gentile Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gentile Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cedar City 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
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
267 mi · 98%
Main Street
4.1 mi · 2%
I 15 North
0.3 mi
Gentile Street
0.25 mi
SR 126 North
0.22 mi
Layton Parkway
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

261 mi · 04h 20m

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
04h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32 mi
240.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Scipio
02h 00m from Cedar City
Leave By
8:58 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Cedar City 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 Cedar City to Layton?

The road trip is about 272.8 miles (439.1 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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?

Scipio is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.3 miles from Cedar City and 136.6 miles from Layton.

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

The direct path is about 240.8 miles (387.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 32 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 8:58 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.49 one way or $74.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny around Cedar City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Layton.

Stop Ideas Near Scipio

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

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

RAIL

Provo

115 mi away
300 West 600 South
RAIL

Helper

118 mi away
1 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cedar City and Layton. Straight-line distance: 240.87 mi (387.65 km).

Cedar City

#1 Cedar City

City in Iron County, Utah, United States

Population34,764
Coordinates37.6774800, -113.0618900
Altitude1782
CountryUnited States
Layton

#2 Layton

The most populous city in Davis County, Utah.

Population79,012
Coordinates41.0602200, -111.9710500
Altitude1326
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-113.061756, 37.677482)
End: West Gentile Street (-111.97105, 41.060188)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 439 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.63 gal
36.44 L · about $37.49
Round trip
$74.98
19.26 gal · 72.88 L
Estimated CO2
85.6 kg one way
Round trip: 171.2 kg / 377 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $37.49 $74.98
Mid-grade $4.23 $40.74 $81.49
Premium $4.55 $43.81 $87.61
Diesel $5.41 $52.12 $104.24

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Cedar City and Layton. The current time is 17:29:26.

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.