How far is Layton, UT from Roy, UT?

The driving distance from Layton, UT to Roy, UT is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.58 mi
00h 11m
Flight
7.57 mi
12.19 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.57 mi
Kilometers
12.19 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.58 mi
Kilometers
13.81 km
Drive Time
00h 11m

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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 00h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roy
Wed, Apr 22, 10:45 PM MDT
Return by in Layton
Wed, Apr 22, 10:57 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Layton
2026-04-22T22:34
Arrive Roy
Wed, Apr 22, 10:45 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:12 AM to 7:12 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:06 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Layton
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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
Clearfield
UT

City in Davis County, Utah, United States

From Layton
4.3 mi
00h 05m
To Roy
4.3 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 mph SW
Destination
59°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Gentile Street

    1298 ft · 31 sec · Gentile Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hill Field Road

    718 ft · 22 sec · Hill Field Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City

    1754 ft · 47 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 97

    1157 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 97

    1581 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 5600 South

    1133 ft · 23 sec · 5600 South

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 5600 South

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
104.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
6.08 mi · 71%
Main Street
1.06 mi · 12%
SR 97
0.52 mi · 6%
I 15 North
0.33 mi · 4%
Gentile Street
0.25 mi · 3%
5600 South
0.21 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

6.08 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 11m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1 mi
7.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clearfield
00h 05m from Layton
Leave By
8:06 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Layton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Roy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?

Clearfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.3 miles from Layton and 4.3 miles from Roy.

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

The direct path is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 8:06 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.17 one way or $2.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Layton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Roy.

Stop Ideas Near Clearfield

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

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

BUS

Ogden, Utah

13 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue
RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

40 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

40 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Provo

103 mi away
300 West 600 South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Layton and Roy. Straight-line distance: 7.57 mi (12.19 km).

Layton

#1 Layton

The most populous city in Davis County, Utah.

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

#2 Roy

City in Weber County, Utah, United States

Population39,559
Coordinates41.1616100, -112.0263300
Altitude1384
CountryUnited States
Start: Layton (-111.97105, 41.06022)
End: Roy (-112.02633, 41.16161)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.3 gal
1.15 L · about $1.17
Round trip
$2.34
0.6 gal · 2.3 L
Estimated CO2
2.7 kg one way
Round trip: 5.3 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $1.17 $2.34
Mid-grade $4.23 $1.27 $2.54
Premium $4.55 $1.36 $2.73
Diesel $5.41 $1.62 $3.25

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Layton and Roy. The current time is 22:34:15.

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.