How far is Little Cottonwood Creek Valley, UT from Layton, UT?
The driving distance from Little Cottonwood Creek Valley, UT to Layton, UT is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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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City in Davis County, Utah, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Little Cottonwood Creek Valley and Layton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Little Cottonwood Creek Valley and Layton.
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Start on Stream View Drive
108 m · 17 sec · Stream View Drive
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Turn left onto Willow Stream Drive
732 ft · 27 sec · Willow Stream Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Creek Road
840 ft · 25 sec · Creek Road
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Turn right onto Highland Drive
1.8 mi · 3 min · Highland Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 215 West: Belt Route
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Belt Route
3 mi · 3 min · Belt Route
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15: Salt Lake City, Las Vegas
1272 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 15 North: Salt Lake
2002 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
24.5 mi · 26 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
5.9 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 126 North: Layton Parkway
1172 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Layton Parkway
144 m · 14 sec
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Turn slight left onto Layton Parkway
651 ft · 16 sec · Layton Parkway
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Turn right onto Main Street
1779 ft · 40 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Gentile Street
1338 ft · 29 sec · Gentile Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gentile Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Little Cottonwood Creek Valley and Layton.
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
24.5 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Sunny leaving Little Cottonwood Creek Valley and Sunny near Layton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Little Cottonwood Creek Valley to Layton?
The road trip is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
North Salt Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Little Cottonwood Creek Valley and 19.1 miles from Layton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:08 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.22 one way or $10.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Little Cottonwood Creek Valley and Sunny near Layton.
Stop Ideas Near North Salt Lake
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 Little Cottonwood Creek Valley and Layton. Straight-line distance: 32.35 mi (52.07 km).
#1 Little Cottonwood Creek Valley
Census-designated place in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States
| Population | 8,285 |
| Coordinates | 40.6043900, -111.8293800 |
| Altitude | 1409 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Layton
The most populous city in Davis County, Utah.
| Population | 79,012 |
| Coordinates | 41.0602200, -111.9710500 |
| Altitude | 1326 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Gentile Street (-111.97105, 41.060188)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.22 | $10.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $5.67 | $11.34 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $6.10 | $12.19 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $7.25 | $14.50 |
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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