How far is Monticello, UT from Layton, UT?
The driving distance from Monticello, UT to Layton, UT is about 309.9 miles (498.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 261.1 miles (420.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 08m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 04m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Carbon County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Monticello and Layton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monticello and Layton.
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Start on South Main Street
56.4 mi · 1 hr 11 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
29 mi · 34 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Take the exit left toward I-70 West
2377 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
23.4 mi · 22 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West, US 191 North: Price, Salt Lake City
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
51.3 mi · 1 hr · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on West Highway Drive
2645 ft · 50 sec · West Highway Drive
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
35 mi · 43 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Continue on State Street
1.1 km · 58 sec · State Street
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
33.2 mi · 40 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Continue on East US-6
3.6 mi · 5 min · East US-6
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
1158 ft · 18 sec · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
1633 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
66 mi · 1 hr 11 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 Monticello and Layton.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
66 mi · 01h 11m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Monticello and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Layton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Monticello to Layton?
The road trip is about 309.9 miles (498.8 km) and usually takes 05h 04m 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?
Wellington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.8 miles from Monticello and 155.2 miles from Layton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 261.1 miles (420.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.8 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 6:52 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.59 one way or $85.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Monticello and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Layton.
Stop Ideas Near Wellington
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 Wellington.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Monticello and Layton. Straight-line distance: 261.11 mi (420.22 km).
#1 Monticello
City in southeast Utah
| Population | 1,955 |
| Coordinates | 37.8713800, -109.3428900 |
| Altitude | 2155 |
| 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: 499 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 51m |
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 | $42.59 | $85.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $46.29 | $92.57 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $49.77 | $99.53 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $59.21 | $118.41 |
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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