How far is South Ogden, UT from Layton, UT?

The driving distance from South Ogden, UT to Layton, UT is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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
13.5 mi
00h 20m
Flight
9.1 mi
14.64 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.1 mi
Kilometers
14.64 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.5 mi
Kilometers
21.72 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Layton
Wed, Apr 22, 9:17 PM MDT
Return by in South Ogden
Wed, Apr 22, 9:37 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Ogden
2026-04-22T20:56
Arrive Layton
Wed, Apr 22, 9:17 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM MDT

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

Leave by
7:48 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in South Ogden
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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
Sunset
UT

City in Davis County, Utah, United States

From South Ogden
6.6 mi
00h 10m
To Layton
6.9 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
14 mph SW
Destination
59°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between South Ogden and Layton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Ogden and Layton.

  1. 1

    Start on 39th Street

    952 ft · 43 sec · 39th Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Chimes View Drive

    1107 ft · 40 sec · Chimes View Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Riverdale Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Riverdale Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 15 South: Salt Lake City

    1842 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    8.8 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  6. 6

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

    956 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Layton Parkway

    132 m · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Layton Parkway

    121 m · 11 sec · Layton Parkway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1779 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Gentile Street

    1338 ft · 29 sec · Gentile Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gentile Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Ogden 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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
81.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
8.78 mi · 65%
Riverdale Road
2.79 mi · 21%
I 15 South
0.35 mi · 3%
Main Street
0.34 mi · 2%
Gentile Street
0.25 mi · 2%
Chimes View Drive
0.21 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

8.78 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 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
9.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sunset
00h 10m from South Ogden
Leave By
7:48 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving South Ogden and 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 South Ogden to Layton?

The road trip is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?

Sunset is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from South Ogden and 6.9 miles from Layton.

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

The direct path is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:48 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.87 one way or $3.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around South Ogden and Showers And Thunderstorms near Layton.

Stop Ideas Near Sunset

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

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

BUS

Ogden, Utah

10 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue
RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

43 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

43 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Provo

106 mi away
300 West 600 South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Ogden and Layton. Straight-line distance: 9.1 mi (14.64 km).

South Ogden

#1 South Ogden

City in Weber County, Utah, United States

Population17,133
Coordinates41.1918900, -111.9713300
Altitude1356
CountryUnited States
Layton

#2 Layton

The most populous city in Davis County, Utah.

Population79,012
Coordinates41.0602200, -111.9710500
Altitude1326
CountryUnited States
Start: 39th Street (-111.971316, 41.191913)
End: West Gentile Street (-111.97105, 41.060188)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.48 gal
1.8 L · about $1.87
Round trip
$3.74
0.96 gal · 3.6 L
Estimated CO2
4.3 kg one way
Round trip: 8.5 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $1.87 $3.74
Mid-grade $4.23 $2.03 $4.06
Premium $4.55 $2.18 $4.37
Diesel $5.41 $2.60 $5.20

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between South Ogden and Layton. The current time is 20:56:38.

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.