How far is Layton, UT from Canyon Rim, UT?

The driving distance from Layton, UT to Canyon Rim, UT is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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
30.88 mi
00h 35m
Flight
25.64 mi
41.27 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.64 mi
Kilometers
41.27 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.88 mi
Kilometers
49.69 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Canyon Rim
Sun, Apr 19, 12:04 AM MDT
Return by in Layton
Sun, Apr 19, 12:39 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Layton
2026-04-18T23:28
Arrive Canyon Rim
Sun, Apr 19, 12:04 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM MDT

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

Leave by
7:18 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Layton
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
Woods Cross
UT

City in Davis County, Utah, United States

From Layton
15.5 mi
00h 17m
To Canyon Rim
15.4 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 mph SSE
Destination
61°F
Saturday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Layton and Canyon Rim.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Layton and Canyon Rim.

  1. 1

    Start on Gentile Street

    1298 ft · 31 sec · Gentile Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1799 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Layton Parkway

    79 m · 5 sec · Layton Parkway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 15 South: Salt Lake City

    1730 ft · 44 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    16.3 mi · 18 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward 2300 East, Holladay, Millcreek

    1447 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    27 m · 2 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto 2300 East

    1775 ft · 48 sec · 2300 East

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Fisher Lane

    627 ft · 29 sec · Fisher Lane

  12. 12

    Turn right

    88 m · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Layton and Canyon Rim.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
24.6 mi · 80%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
4.56 mi · 15%
2300 East
0.61 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.34 mi · 1%
I 15 South
0.33 mi · 1%
Gentile Street
0.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

16.3 mi · 00h 18m

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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
25.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woods Cross
00h 17m from Layton
Leave By
7:18 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Layton and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Canyon Rim.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Layton to Canyon Rim?

The road trip is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Woods Cross is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Layton and 15.4 miles from Canyon Rim.

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

The direct path is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:18 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.24 one way or $8.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Layton and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Canyon Rim.

Stop Ideas Near Woods Cross

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

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

RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

12 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

12 mi away
300 South 600 West
BUS

Ogden, Utah

40 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue
RAIL

Provo

74 mi away
300 West 600 South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Layton and Canyon Rim. Straight-line distance: 25.64 mi (41.27 km).

Layton

#1 Layton

The most populous city in Davis County, Utah.

Population79,012
Coordinates41.0602200, -111.9710500
Altitude1326
CountryUnited States
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#2 Canyon Rim

Census-designated place in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States

Population10,062
Coordinates40.7066100, -111.8218800
Altitude1407
CountryUnited States
Start: Layton (-111.97105, 41.06022)
End: Canyon Rim (-111.82188, 40.70661)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.09 gal
4.12 L · about $4.24
Round trip
$8.49
2.18 gal · 8.24 L
Estimated CO2
9.7 kg one way
Round trip: 19.4 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.24 $8.49
Mid-grade $4.23 $4.61 $9.22
Premium $4.55 $4.96 $9.92
Diesel $5.41 $5.90 $11.80

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Layton and Canyon Rim. The current time is 23:28:30.

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.