How far is Cottonwood Heights, UT from Layton, UT?
The driving distance from Cottonwood Heights, UT to Layton, UT is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Davis County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cottonwood Heights and Layton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cottonwood Heights and Layton.
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Start on 7230 South
30 m · 9 sec · 7230 South
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Turn left onto 2930 East
1561 ft · 56 sec · 2930 East
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Turn right onto Fort Union Boulevard
124 m · 16 sec · Fort Union Boulevard
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Turn left onto 3000 East
1.4 km · 2 min · 3000 East
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 6200 South
145 m · 8 sec · 6200 South
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 215 North: Belt Route
1540 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Belt Route
5.1 mi · 5 min · Belt Route
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Keep slight left
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
4.7 mi · 5 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 Cottonwood Heights and Layton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
18.9 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Cottonwood Heights and Sunny near Layton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cottonwood Heights to Layton?
The road trip is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
North Salt Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from Cottonwood Heights and 19.1 miles from Layton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.26 one way or $10.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Cottonwood Heights and Sunny near Layton.
Stop Ideas Near North Salt Lake
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 North Salt Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cottonwood Heights and Layton. Straight-line distance: 31.58 mi (50.82 km).
#1 Cottonwood Heights
City in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States
| Population | 33,327 |
| Coordinates | 40.6196700, -111.8102100 |
| Altitude | 1470 |
| 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: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.26 | $10.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $5.71 | $11.42 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $6.14 | $12.28 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $7.31 | $14.61 |
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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