Origin
Ballard, UT
Morning in Ballard on Monday
Local time
10:01 AM
MDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ballard, UT to Layton, UT
Drive Time
3h 6m
Distance
169.1 mi
272 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 55m
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6 AM
3h 6m
8 AM
3h 30m
10 AM
3h 15m
12 PM
3h 12m
3 PM
3h 16m
5 PM
3h 28m
8 PM
3h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ballard, UT
Ankit Bisht
Layton, UT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ballard, UT to Layton, UT covers 169.1 miles and takes about 3h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 700 South, 3500 East, 200 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.80 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
84.6 miles from Ballard, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 33m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 6m drive with frequent turns across 169.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
700 South is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Ballard, UT to Layton, UT is easy. At 3h 6m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ballard, UT to Layton, UT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 700 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 3500 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 200 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North 200 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 46220 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
700 South
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ballard, UT and Layton, UT.
1
Start on the route
0.1 mi
·
58 sec
·
the route
2
Continue on 700 South
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
700 South
3
Continue on 3500 East
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
3500 East
4
Turn left onto 200 North
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
200 North
5
Continue on North 200 East
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
North 200 East
6
Continue on South Main Street
0.4 mi
·
28 sec
·
South Main Street
7
Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
27 mi
·
31 min
·
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
8
Continue on East Main Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
9
Continue on 46220 West
85 mi
·
1 hr 39 min
·
46220 West
10
Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
I 80 West
11
Merge slight right onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
24 mi
·
25 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
12
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
19 mi
·
20 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
13
Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
14
Take the exit slight right toward SR 126 North: Layton Parkway
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
SR 126 North: Layton Parkway
15
Keep slight left to continue on Layton Parkway
472 ft
·
14 sec
·
Layton Parkway
16
Turn slight left onto Layton Parkway
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Layton Parkway
17
Turn right onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Main Street
18
Turn left onto Gentile Street
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Gentile Street
19
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 84.6 miles from Ballard, UT, or about 1h 33m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 84.6 miles or 1h 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Layton, UT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Ballard, UT so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ballard, UT
This is one driving day of about 169.1 miles and 3h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Ballard, UT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 84.6 mi from Ballard, UT · 1h 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
85 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Arriving in Layton, UT
The final approach into Layton, UT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Layton, UT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.80 one way
$53.59 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
59 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $28.17 | $56.34 |
| premium | $4.53 | $30.15 | $60.30 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $37.57 | $75.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 59.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 50.7 | 0 | $17.76 | $8.12 |
| Efficient EV | 42.3 | 0 | $14.80 | $6.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 67.6 | 0 | $23.67 | $10.82 |
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Layton, UT
Morning in Layton on Monday
Local time
10:01 AM
MDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
7 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 6m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Ballard, UT to Layton, UT covers 169.1 miles and takes about 3h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 700 South, 3500 East, 200 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 84.6 miles from Ballard, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.80 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Ballard, UT to Layton, UT is easy. At 3h 6m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ballard, UT to Layton, UT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Ballard, UT to Layton, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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