How far is Layton, UT from Monticello, UT?

The driving distance from Layton, UT to Monticello, UT is about 309.6 miles (498.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 261.1 miles (420.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 04m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
309.65 mi
06h 02m
Flight
261.11 mi
420.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
261.11 mi
Kilometers
420.22 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
309.65 mi
Kilometers
498.34 km
Drive Time
06h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monticello
Sat, May 30, 6:00 PM MDT
Return by in Layton
Sun, May 31, 12:02 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Layton
2026-05-30T11:58
Arrive Monticello
Sat, May 30, 6:00 PM MDT
Route Timing
06h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:02 PM to 1:32 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:56 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Layton
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Wellington
UT

City in Carbon County, Utah, United States

From Layton
154.8 mi
03h 01m
To Monticello
154.8 mi
03h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 mph SSW
Destination
65°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    56.4 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
22 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
146 mi · 47%
Veterans Memorial Highway
71.5 mi · 23%
Main Street
56.8 mi · 18%
Arches
26.9 mi · 9%
US 6 East
4.55 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

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.

Drive Time
06h 02m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.5 mi
261.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wellington
03h 01m from Layton
Leave By
11:56 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Layton and Mostly Sunny near Monticello.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 309.6 miles (498.3 km) and usually takes 06h 02m 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?

Wellington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.8 miles from Layton and 154.8 miles from Monticello.

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

The direct path is about 261.1 miles (420.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.5 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 $42.55 one way or $85.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Layton and Mostly Sunny near Monticello.

Stop Ideas Near Wellington

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

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

RAIL

Helper

19 mi away
1 Depot Street
RAIL

Green River

78 mi away
250 South Broadway
RAIL

Provo

110 mi away
300 West 600 South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Layton and Monticello. Straight-line distance: 261.11 mi (420.22 km).

Layton

#1 Layton

The most populous city in Davis County, Utah.

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

#2 Monticello

City in southeast Utah

Population1,955
Coordinates37.8713800, -109.3428900
Altitude2155
CountryUnited States
Start: Layton (-111.97105, 41.06022)
End: Monticello (-109.34289, 37.87138)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 498 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.93 gal
41.36 L · about $42.55
Round trip
$85.10
21.86 gal · 82.72 L
Estimated CO2
97.1 kg one way
Round trip: 194.3 kg / 428 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $42.55 $85.10
Mid-grade $4.23 $46.24 $92.49
Premium $4.55 $49.72 $99.44
Diesel $5.41 $59.15 $118.31

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Layton and Monticello. The current time is 11:58:16.

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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.