How far is Layton, UT from Moab, UT?

The driving distance from Layton, UT to Moab, UT is about 255.8 miles (411.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 214.6 miles (345.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
255.77 mi
04h 56m
Flight
214.54 mi
345.27 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
214.54 mi
Kilometers
345.27 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
255.77 mi
Kilometers
411.62 km
Drive Time
04h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moab
Sat, Apr 11, 11:19 AM MDT
Return by in Layton
Sat, Apr 11, 4:16 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Layton
2026-04-11T06:22
Arrive Moab
Sat, Apr 11, 11:19 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:06 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Layton
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Helper
UT

City in Carbon County, Utah, United States

From Layton
127.9 mi
02h 28m
To Moab
127.9 mi
02h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph S
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    47 mi · 50 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East, SR 156: Spanish Fork, Main Street, Price

    2127 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 6 East: Price

    884 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto US 6 East: Price

    1212 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    33.2 mi · 40 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on State Street

    1.1 km · 58 sec · State Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    35 mi · 43 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on West Highway Drive

    2645 ft · 50 sec · West Highway Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    75.8 mi · 1 hr 23 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 191: Crescent Junction, Moab

    1555 ft · 38 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Arches, Dead Horse Point, Canyonlands

    26.9 mi · 31 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Center Street

    95 m · 20 sec · Center Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Center Street

    25 m · 8 sec · Center Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Center Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
146 mi · 57%
Veterans Memorial Highway
71.5 mi · 28%
Arches
26.9 mi · 11%
US 6 East
4.55 mi · 2%
Main Street
2.82 mi · 1%
East Main Street
1.69 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

75.8 mi · 01h 23m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.2 mi
214.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Helper
02h 28m from Layton
Leave By
7:06 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Layton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Moab.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 255.8 miles (411.6 km) and usually takes 04h 56m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Helper is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.9 miles from Layton and 127.9 miles from Moab.

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

The direct path is about 214.6 miles (345.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.11 one way or $70.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Layton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Moab.

Stop Ideas Near Helper

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

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

RAIL

Helper

1 Depot Street
RAIL

Provo

92 mi away
300 West 600 South
RAIL

Green River

97 mi away
250 South Broadway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Layton and Moab. Straight-line distance: 214.54 mi (345.27 km).

Layton

#1 Layton

The most populous city in Davis County, Utah.

Population79,012
Coordinates41.0602200, -111.9710500
Altitude1326
CountryUnited States
Moab

#2 Moab

City in Grand County, Utah, United States

Population5,373
Coordinates38.5733200, -109.5498400
Altitude1227
CountryUnited States
Start: Layton (-111.97105, 41.06022)
End: Moab (-109.54984, 38.57332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 412 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.02 gal
34.16 L · about $35.11
Round trip
$70.23
18.04 gal · 68.32 L
Estimated CO2
80.2 kg one way
Round trip: 160.3 kg / 353 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $35.11 $70.23
Mid-grade $4.23 $38.16 $76.33
Premium $4.55 $41.03 $82.06
Diesel $5.41 $48.82 $97.63

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 Layton and Moab. The current time is 06:22:53.

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.