How far is Farmington, UT from Layton, UT?

The driving distance from Farmington, UT to Layton, UT is about 8 miles (12.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7 miles (11.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.03 mi
00h 12m
Flight
7.02 mi
11.3 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.02 mi
Kilometers
11.3 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.03 mi
Kilometers
12.93 km
Drive Time
00h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Layton
Fri, Apr 10, 8:12 PM MDT
Return by in Farmington
Fri, Apr 10, 8:24 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farmington
2026-04-10T20:00
Arrive Layton
Fri, Apr 10, 8:12 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:12 AM to 7:12 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:06 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Farmington
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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
Kaysville
UT

City in Davis County, Utah, United States

From Farmington
3.5 mi
00h 06m
To Layton
4.5 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph S
Destination
76°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 12m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1 mi
7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kaysville
00h 06m from Farmington
Leave By
8:06 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Farmington and Partly Sunny near Layton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 8 miles (12.9 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?

Kaysville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.5 miles from Farmington and 4.5 miles from Layton.

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

The direct path is about 7 miles (11.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 8:06 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.09 one way or $2.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Farmington and Partly Sunny near Layton.

Stop Ideas Near Kaysville

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

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

BUS

Ogden, Utah

21 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

30 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

31 mi away
340 South 600 West
RAIL

Provo

93 mi away
300 West 600 South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Farmington and Layton. Straight-line distance: 7.02 mi (11.3 km).

Farmington

#1 Farmington

City in and county seat of Davis County, Utah, United States

Population25,387
Coordinates40.9805000, -111.8874400
Altitude1312
CountryUnited States
Layton

#2 Layton

The most populous city in Davis County, Utah.

Population79,012
Coordinates41.0602200, -111.9710500
Altitude1326
CountryUnited States
Start: East State Street (-111.887413, 40.980521)
End: West Gentile Street (-111.97105, 41.060188)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 13 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.28 gal
1.07 L · about $1.09
Round trip
$2.18
0.56 gal · 2.14 L
Estimated CO2
2.5 kg one way
Round trip: 5 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $1.09 $2.18
Mid-grade $4.23 $1.18 $2.37
Premium $4.55 $1.27 $2.55
Diesel $5.41 $1.52 $3.03

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 Farmington and Layton. The current time is 20:00:28.

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.