How far is Layton, UT from Riverton, UT?
The driving distance from Layton, UT to Riverton, UT is about 42 miles (67.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The capital of Utah.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Layton and Riverton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Layton and Riverton.
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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
13.5 mi · 15 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 71: 12300 South
1157 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Riverton
132 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto 12300 South
1.1 mi · 2 min · 12300 South
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Continue on 12600 South
1.5 mi · 3 min · 12600 South
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Turn left onto Redwood Road
60 m · 6 sec · Redwood Road
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Turn right
20 m · 5 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 Riverton.
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
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 Riverton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Layton to Riverton?
The road trip is about 42 miles (67.6 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Salt Lake City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21 miles from Layton and 21.1 miles from Riverton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:04 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.76 one way or $11.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Layton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Riverton.
Stop Ideas Near Salt Lake City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Layton and Riverton. Straight-line distance: 37.23 mi (59.92 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 Riverton
A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.
| Population | 44,369 |
| Coordinates | 40.5218900, -111.9391000 |
| Altitude | 1353 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-111.939102, 40.521831)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.76 | $11.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $6.26 | $12.52 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $6.73 | $13.47 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $8.01 | $16.02 |
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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