How far is North Salt Lake, UT from Layton, UT?

The driving distance from North Salt Lake, UT to Layton, UT is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15 miles (24.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.9 mi
00h 19m
Flight
15 mi
24.14 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15 mi
Kilometers
24.14 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.9 mi
Kilometers
27.19 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Layton
Sat, Apr 18, 7:02 PM MDT
Return by in North Salt Lake
Sat, Apr 18, 7:21 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Salt Lake
2026-04-18T18:43
Arrive Layton
Sat, Apr 18, 7:02 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM MDT

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

Leave by
7:52 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in North Salt Lake
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Farmington
UT

City in and county seat of Davis County, Utah, United States

From North Salt Lake
8.5 mi
00h 09m
To Layton
8.5 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 mph S
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Salt Lake and Layton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Salt Lake and Layton.

  1. 1

    Start on 350 North

    12 m · 5 sec · 350 North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Highway 89

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Highway 89

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 2600 South

    1244 ft · 33 sec · 2600 South

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 15 North: Ogden

    1467 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    8.3 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    5.9 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 126 North: Layton Parkway

    1172 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Layton Parkway

    144 m · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto Layton Parkway

    651 ft · 16 sec · Layton Parkway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1779 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Gentile Street

    1338 ft · 29 sec · Gentile Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gentile Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Salt Lake and Layton.

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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
14.3 mi · 84%
Highway 89
1.06 mi · 6%
Main Street
0.34 mi · 2%
I 15 North
0.28 mi · 2%
Gentile Street
0.25 mi · 2%
2600 South
0.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

8.33 mi · 00h 09m

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 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.9 mi
15 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farmington
00h 09m from North Salt Lake
Leave By
7:52 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving North Salt Lake and Sunny near Layton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Salt Lake to Layton?

The road trip is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?

Farmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from North Salt Lake and 8.5 miles from Layton.

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

The direct path is about 15 miles (24.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:52 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.34 one way or $4.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Salt Lake and Sunny near Layton.

Stop Ideas Near Farmington

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

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

RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

24 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

24 mi away
300 South 600 West
BUS

Ogden, Utah

28 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue
RAIL

Provo

86 mi away
300 West 600 South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Salt Lake and Layton. Straight-line distance: 15 mi (24.14 km).

North Salt Lake

#1 North Salt Lake

City in Davis County, Utah, United States

Population21,204
Coordinates40.8485600, -111.9068800
Altitude1322
CountryUnited States
Layton

#2 Layton

The most populous city in Davis County, Utah.

Population79,012
Coordinates41.0602200, -111.9710500
Altitude1326
CountryUnited States
Start: East 350 North (-111.906875, 40.848387)
End: West Gentile Street (-111.97105, 41.060188)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.6 gal
2.26 L · about $2.34
Round trip
$4.67
1.2 gal · 4.52 L
Estimated CO2
5.3 kg one way
Round trip: 10.7 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.34 $4.67
Mid-grade $4.23 $2.54 $5.08
Premium $4.55 $2.73 $5.46
Diesel $5.41 $3.25 $6.49

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between North Salt Lake and Layton. The current time is 18:43:10.

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.