How far is Granite, UT from Layton, UT?
The driving distance from Granite, UT to Layton, UT is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The capital of Utah.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Granite and Layton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Granite and Layton.
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Start on 9800 South
1005 ft · 36 sec · 9800 South
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Continue on Old Wasatch Boulevard
899 ft · 36 sec · Old Wasatch Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Little Cottonwood Road
740 ft · 24 sec · Little Cottonwood Road
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Turn left onto Wasatch Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Wasatch Boulevard
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Turn left onto SR 210
82 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Wasatch Boulevard
3.2 mi · 5 min · Wasatch Boulevard
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Continue on 6200 South
1 km · 58 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 Granite 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 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Granite and Mostly Sunny near Layton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Granite to Layton?
The road trip is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Salt Lake City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.2 miles from Granite and 21.3 miles from Layton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 4:56 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.84 one way or $11.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Granite and Mostly Sunny near Layton.
Stop Ideas Near Salt Lake City
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 Salt Lake City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Granite and Layton. Straight-line distance: 34.75 mi (55.93 km).
#1 Granite
Census-designated place in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States
| Population | 1,932 |
| Coordinates | 40.5730000, -111.8060400 |
| Altitude | 1564 |
| 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: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.84 | $11.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $6.35 | $12.69 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $6.82 | $13.65 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $8.12 | $16.24 |
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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