How far is Layton, UT from Kanab, UT?
The driving distance from Layton, UT to Kanab, UT is about 334 miles (537.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 278.9 miles (448.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 03m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in and county seat of Millard County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Layton and Kanab.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Layton and Kanab.
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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 left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
210.4 mi · 3 hr 30 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 20: Panguitch, Kanab
1922 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left
20.5 mi · 25 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
9.2 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
1.4 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto Center Street
6.8 mi · 8 min · Center Street
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Keep slight right
23.3 mi · 28 min
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Continue straight
37 mi · 50 min
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Continue on 100 East
58 m · 5 sec · 100 East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 100 East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Layton and Kanab.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
210 mi · 03h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Layton and Sunny near Kanab.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Layton to Kanab?
The road trip is about 334 miles (537.5 km) and usually takes 06h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fillmore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 167.1 miles from Layton and 166.9 miles from Kanab.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 278.9 miles (448.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.1 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.86 one way or $91.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Layton and Sunny near Kanab.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Layton and Kanab. Straight-line distance: 278.85 mi (448.76 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 Kanab
City in and county seat of Kane County, Utah, United States
| Population | 4,983 |
| Coordinates | 37.0474900, -112.5263100 |
| Altitude | 1515 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kanab (-112.52631, 37.04749)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 537 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 09m |
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 | $45.86 | $91.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $49.84 | $99.68 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $53.59 | $107.17 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $63.75 | $127.51 |
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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