How far is Layton, UT from Sunset, UT?
The driving distance from Layton, UT to Sunset, UT is about 7 miles (11.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.1 miles (9.8 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.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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 Sunset.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Layton and Sunset.
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Start on Gentile Street
1298 ft · 31 sec · Gentile Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Hill Field Road
718 ft · 22 sec · Hill Field Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
1754 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 103: 650 North
1623 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left
906 ft · 24 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto 1300 North
1316 ft · 39 sec · 1300 North
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Turn right onto North 250 West
1326 ft · 1 min · North 250 West
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Turn left onto West 1550 North
17 m · 2 sec · West 1550 North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 1550 North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Layton and Sunset.
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
3.63 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Layton and Chance Rain Showers near Sunset.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Layton to Sunset?
The road trip is about 7 miles (11.3 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 3.5 miles from Layton and 3.5 miles from Sunset.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.1 miles (9.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 $0.97 one way or $1.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Layton and Chance Rain Showers near Sunset.
Stop Ideas Near Clearfield
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 Clearfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Layton and Sunset. Straight-line distance: 6.11 mi (9.84 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 Sunset
City in Davis County, Utah, United States
| Population | 5,336 |
| Coordinates | 41.1363300, -112.0310500 |
| Altitude | 1375 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sunset (-112.03105, 41.13633)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $0.97 | $1.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $1.06 | $2.12 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $1.14 | $2.27 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $1.35 | $2.71 |
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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