How far is Layton, UT from Cottonwood Heights, UT?
The driving distance from Layton, UT to Cottonwood Heights, UT is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.
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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 Layton and Cottonwood Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Layton and Cottonwood Heights.
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Start on Gentile Street
1298 ft · 31 sec · Gentile Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1799 ft · 41 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Layton Parkway
79 m · 5 sec · Layton Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 15 South: Salt Lake City
1730 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
16.3 mi · 18 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
8.2 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
5 mi · 5 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 215 South: Belt Route
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Continue on Belt Route
4.8 mi · 5 min · Belt Route
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 190 East: 6200 South
880 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Cottonwood Heights
822 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on 6200 South
1074 ft · 24 sec · 6200 South
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Turn right onto 3000 East
1.4 km · 2 min · 3000 East
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Fort Union Boulevard
124 m · 14 sec · Fort Union Boulevard
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Turn left onto 2955 East
81 m · 9 sec · 2955 East
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Continue on 2930 East
1297 ft · 46 sec · 2930 East
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Turn right onto 7230 South
30 m · 3 sec · 7230 South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 7230 South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Layton and Cottonwood Heights.
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
16.3 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Sunny leaving Layton and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Cottonwood Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Layton to Cottonwood Heights?
The road trip is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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 Layton and 19.1 miles from Cottonwood Heights.
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 7:00 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 Sunny around Layton and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Cottonwood Heights.
Stop Ideas Near North Salt Lake
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Layton and Cottonwood Heights. Straight-line distance: 31.58 mi (50.82 km).
#1 Layton
The most populous city in Davis County, Utah.
| Population | 79,012 |
| Coordinates | 41.0602200, -111.9710500 |
| Altitude | 1326 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cottonwood Heights
City in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States
| Population | 33,327 |
| Coordinates | 40.6196700, -111.8102100 |
| Altitude | 1470 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cottonwood Heights (-111.81021, 40.61967)
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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