How far is Layton, UT from Panguitch, UT?
The driving distance from Layton, UT to Panguitch, UT is about 266.9 miles (429.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 225.1 miles (362.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 13m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 36m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Millard County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Layton and Panguitch.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Layton and Panguitch.
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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 right onto Center Street
9 m · 1 sec · Center Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Center Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Layton and Panguitch.
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
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.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Layton and Sunny near Panguitch.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Layton to Panguitch?
The road trip is about 266.9 miles (429.5 km) and usually takes 04h 36m 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?
Scipio is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.5 miles from Layton and 133.3 miles from Panguitch.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 225.1 miles (362.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.67 one way or $73.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Layton and Sunny near Panguitch.
Stop Ideas Near Scipio
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 Scipio.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Layton and Panguitch. Straight-line distance: 225.05 mi (362.19 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 Panguitch
City in and county seat of Garfield County, Utah, United States
| Population | 1,685 |
| Coordinates | 37.8227600, -112.4357600 |
| Altitude | 2019 |
| Country | United States |
End: Panguitch (-112.43576, 37.82276)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 429 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 19m |
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 | $36.67 | $73.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $39.86 | $79.71 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $42.85 | $85.70 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $50.98 | $101.96 |
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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