How far is Layton, UT from Murray, UT?
The driving distance from Layton, UT to Murray, UT is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Davis County, Utah, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Layton and Murray.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Layton and Murray.
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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
3.1 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 266: 4500 South
1984 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Murray
551 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto 4500 South
1.1 km · 1 min · 4500 South
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Turn right onto State Street
2666 ft · 1 min · State Street
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Turn left onto 4800 South
40 m · 8 sec · 4800 South
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Turn right
8 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Layton and Murray.
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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Layton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Murray.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Layton to Murray?
The road trip is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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 15.2 miles from Layton and 15.2 miles from Murray.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:30 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.17 one way or $8.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Layton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Murray.
Stop Ideas Near Woods Cross
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Woods Cross.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Layton and Murray. Straight-line distance: 27.52 mi (44.29 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 Murray
The most populous city in Salt Lake County, Utah.
| Population | 48,355 |
| Coordinates | 40.6668900, -111.8879900 |
| Altitude | 1311 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-111.887905, 40.66689)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.17 | $8.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $4.53 | $9.05 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $4.87 | $9.73 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $5.79 | $11.58 |
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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