How far is Richfield, UT from Layton, UT?

The driving distance from Richfield, UT to Layton, UT is about 181 miles (291.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158.2 miles (254.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
181 mi
02h 50m
Flight
158.18 mi
254.57 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
158.18 mi
Kilometers
254.57 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
181 mi
Kilometers
291.29 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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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 02h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Layton
Sun, Apr 19, 1:51 AM MDT
Return by in Richfield
Sun, Apr 19, 4:41 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richfield
2026-04-18T23:01
Arrive Layton
Sun, Apr 19, 1:51 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:50 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Richfield
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Rocky Ridge
UT

Town in Juab County, Utah, United States

From Richfield
92.1 mi
01h 25m
To Layton
88.9 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E
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 Richfield and Layton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 300 North

    58 m · 8 sec · 300 North

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    2118 ft · 52 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    7.9 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 24: Sigurd, Aurora

    2137 ft · 57 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right

    1254 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    4.2 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    24.4 mi · 29 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 400 North

    2643 ft · 1 min · 400 North

  11. 11

    Take the exit right toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City

    2904 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    135 mi · 2 hr 17 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    5.9 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  14. 14

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

    1172 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Layton Parkway

    144 m · 14 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Layton Parkway

    651 ft · 16 sec · Layton Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1779 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Gentile Street

    1338 ft · 29 sec · Gentile Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gentile Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
141 mi · 78%
Main Street
9.81 mi · 5%
I 15 North
0.55 mi
400 North
0.5 mi
US 24
0.4 mi
Gentile Street
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

135 mi · 02h 17m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.8 mi
158.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rocky Ridge
01h 25m from Richfield
Leave By
12:50 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Richfield and Sunny near Layton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 181 miles (291.3 km) and usually takes 02h 50m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rocky Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.1 miles from Richfield and 88.9 miles from Layton.

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

The direct path is about 158.2 miles (254.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:50 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.88 one way or $49.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Richfield and Sunny near Layton.

Stop Ideas Near Rocky Ridge

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

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

RAIL

Provo

36 mi away
300 West 600 South
RAIL

Helper

87 mi away
1 Depot Street
RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

93 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

93 mi away
300 South 600 West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richfield and Layton. Straight-line distance: 158.18 mi (254.57 km).

Richfield

#1 Richfield

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

Population7,911
Coordinates38.7724700, -112.0840900
Altitude1632
CountryUnited States
Layton

#2 Layton

The most populous city in Davis County, Utah.

Population79,012
Coordinates41.0602200, -111.9710500
Altitude1326
CountryUnited States
Start: East 300 North (-112.084091, 38.772299)
End: West Gentile Street (-111.97105, 41.060188)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 291 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.39 gal
24.18 L · about $24.88
Round trip
$49.75
12.78 gal · 48.36 L
Estimated CO2
56.8 kg one way
Round trip: 113.6 kg / 250 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $24.88 $49.75
Mid-grade $4.23 $27.04 $54.07
Premium $4.55 $29.07 $58.14
Diesel $5.41 $34.58 $69.17

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 Richfield and Layton. The current time is 23:01:53.

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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.