How far is West Jordan, UT from Layton, UT?
The driving distance from West Jordan, UT to Layton, UT is about 34.8 miles (56 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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
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City in Davis County, Utah, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Jordan and Layton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Jordan and Layton.
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Start on 7800 South
26 m · 9 sec · 7800 South
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Turn left onto Redwood Road
2 mi · 3 min · Redwood Road
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Continue on Redwood Road
2221 ft · 47 sec · Redwood Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 215 West
2004 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Belt Route
13 mi · 14 min · Belt Route
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Keep slight right to continue on Belt Route
2.4 mi · 3 min · Belt Route
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
10.2 mi · 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 West Jordan and Layton.
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.
Belt Route
Merge slight left onto Belt Route
13 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Jordan 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 West Jordan to Layton?
The road trip is about 34.8 miles (56 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
North Salt Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.7 miles from West Jordan and 17.1 miles from Layton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:20 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.79 one way or $9.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around West Jordan and Showers And Thunderstorms near Layton.
Stop Ideas Near North Salt Lake
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Jordan and Layton. Straight-line distance: 31.17 mi (50.17 km).
#1 West Jordan
The second most populous city in Salt Lake County, Utah.
| Population | 116,530 |
| Coordinates | 40.6096700, -111.9391000 |
| Altitude | 1333 |
| 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: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $5.20 | $10.41 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $5.60 | $11.19 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $6.66 | $13.31 |
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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