How far is South Jordan Heights, UT from Layton, UT?
The driving distance from South Jordan Heights, UT to Layton, UT is about 38.5 miles (62 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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.
The capital of Utah.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Jordan Heights and Layton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Jordan Heights and Layton.
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Start on Temple View Drive
569 ft · 21 sec · Temple View Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Miners Mile
50 m · 11 sec · Miners Mile
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Turn sharp left onto South Jordan Parkway
81 m · 6 sec · South Jordan Parkway
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Continue on 10400 South
813 ft · 19 sec · 10400 South
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Continue on Miners Mile
1499 ft · 32 sec · Miners Mile
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Continue on 10400 South
1690 ft · 40 sec · 10400 South
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Turn straight onto South Jordan Parkway
837 ft · 18 sec · South Jordan Parkway
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Continue on 10400 South
1177 ft · 26 sec · 10400 South
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Continue on South Jordan Parkway
2395 ft · 47 sec · South Jordan Parkway
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Continue on 10515 South
1132 ft · 23 sec · 10515 South
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Continue on 10600 South
1.4 km · 2 min · 10600 South
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 15 North: Salt Lake
2036 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
29.9 mi · 32 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 South Jordan Heights 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
29.9 mi · 00h 32m
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.
Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving South Jordan Heights and Sunny near Layton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Jordan Heights to Layton?
The road trip is about 38.5 miles (62 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Salt Lake City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from South Jordan Heights and 18.5 miles from Layton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:00 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.29 one way or $10.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around South Jordan Heights and Sunny near Layton.
Stop Ideas Near Salt Lake City
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 Salt Lake City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Jordan Heights and Layton. Straight-line distance: 34.32 mi (55.23 km).
#1 South Jordan Heights
City in United States of America
| Population | 37,141 |
| Coordinates | 40.5638400, -111.9493800 |
| Altitude | 1377 |
| 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: 62 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 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 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 | $5.29 | $10.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $5.75 | $11.51 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $6.19 | $12.37 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $7.36 | $14.72 |
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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