Origin
Blanding, UT
Afternoon in Blanding on Sunday
Local time
12:33 PM
MDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blanding, UT to Layton, UT
Drive Time
6h 28m
Distance
330.3 mi
531 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$52
one way
Photo: Ankit Bisht
Trip Overview
Spanning 330.3 miles across the Mountain West, your journey from Blanding to Layton takes approximately 6 hours and 28 minutes of drive time. While this trip is feasible as a single-day commitment, you should be prepared for a substantial amount of time behind the wheel. Budgeting around $52 for fuel will keep you moving as you navigate through different pockets of Utah. Because the route relies on a mix of local roads and highways like the Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway, you will experience a diverse transit rather than a simple interstate cruise. Factor in at least one planned stop to ensure you stay refreshed throughout this lengthy excursion.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
165.1 miles from Blanding, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 16m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate grind. With only 25% of the trip consisting of major highways, you will spend most of your time navigating secondary routes that offer a more grounded, hands-on driving experience. The longest uninterrupted section covers 172.1 miles along the Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway, providing a significant stretch where you can settle into a steady rhythm. As you transition between North Grayson Parkway and Veterans Memorial Highway, the road conditions shift, keeping the drive feeling dynamic. This path is ideal if you prefer a route with character over the predictability of a straight-line highway.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 172.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 106.1 miles in near US 191.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 330.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 106.1 miles (US 191): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 130 miles (US 6; US 191): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 257 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
106.1 mi into trip
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~2h 12m in
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US 191
Take the exit onto US 191 toward I-70 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I-70 West
6
130 mi into trip
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~2h 35m in
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US 6; US 191
Take the exit onto US 6; US 191 toward US 6 West, US 191 North: Price, Salt Lake City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 157
Toward US 6 West, US 191 North: Price, Salt Lak...
7
257 mi into trip
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~5h 9m in
Take the exit toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
7
329.2 mi into trip
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~6h 26m in
Take the exit toward SR 126 North: Layton Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 330
Toward SR 126 North: Layton Parkway
8
329.5 mi into trip
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~6h 27m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Layton Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Layton Parkway
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Blanding, UT to Layton, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Salt Lake City along the way.
Salt Lake City
130 mi in
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~2h 35m
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via US 6; US 191
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway | 172.1 mi | 3h 18m |
| North Grayson Parkway | 76.8 mi | 1h 36m |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 71.9 mi | 1h 17m |
| East US-6 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| US 6 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| State Street | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| West Highway Drive | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
— 172.1 mi, about 3h 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blanding, UT and Layton, UT.
1
Start on South 100 West
389 ft
·
19 sec
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South 100 West
2
Turn right onto West Center Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
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West Center Street
3
Turn straight onto US 191
77 mi
·
1 hr 36 min
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North Grayson Parkway
Use the none lane.
4
Continue on US 191
29 mi
·
34 min
·
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
Use the none lane.
5
Take the exit onto US 191
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
US 191
Toward I-70 West
6
Merge onto I 70; US 6; US 50; US 191
23 mi
·
21 min
·
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
7
Take the exit onto US 6; US 191
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 6; US 191
Exit 157
Toward US 6 West, US 191 North: Price, Salt Lake City
8
Merge onto US 6; US 191
51 mi
·
1 hr
·
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
Use the none lane.
9
Continue on US 6; US 191
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
Use the none lane.
10
Continue on US 6; US 191
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
West Highway Drive
Use the none lane.
11
Continue on US 6; US 191
35 mi
·
42 min
·
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
Use the none lane.
12
Continue on US 6
0.7 mi
·
58 sec
·
State Street
13
Continue on US 6
33 mi
·
39 min
·
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
Use the none lane.
14
Continue on US 6
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
East US-6
Use the none lane.
15
Continue on US 6
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto I 15
66 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 330
Toward SR 126 North: Layton Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
20
Keep slight left at fork
471 ft
·
13 sec
Toward Layton Parkway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
21
Turn slight left onto SR 126
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Layton Parkway
22
Turn right onto SR 126
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
23
Turn left onto Gentile Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Gentile Street
Use the left lane.
24
Arrive at destination
Gentile Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 6.5-hour transit, aim for an early morning departure to avoid potential congestion on the more technical, turn-heavy segments. Since you have a 172.1-mile stretch on the Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway, plan your refueling and rest breaks strategically to align with the start or end of that long segment. While the trip is manageable in one day, keep your schedule flexible to account for the winding nature of the local roads. A smart strategy is to keep your fuel tank topped off before leaving Blanding, as regional services can vary during the longer, less-traveled portions of your drive. Taking your time through the turns will make the overall journey much more comfortable.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 165.1 miles from Blanding, UT, or about 3h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 172.1 miles.
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 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 165.1 miles or 3h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 24m
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 Blanding, 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 Blanding, UT
This is one driving day of about 330.3 miles and 6h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Blanding, 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.
The longest stretch is on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway for about 172.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 165.1 mi from Blanding, UT · 3h 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
165 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 165.1 miles from Blanding, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 172.1 miles.
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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$52.34 one way
$104.68 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
116 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $55.02 | $110.04 |
| premium | $4.53 | $58.89 | $117.79 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $73.38 | $146.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$52
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$77–$102
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 115.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 99.1 | 1 | $34.68 | $15.85 |
| Efficient EV | 82.6 | 0 | $28.90 | $13.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 132.1 | 1 | $46.24 | $21.14 |
Gas CO2
116 kg
EV CO2
39 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Afternoon in Layton on Sunday
Local time
12:33 PM
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
2 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
6h 28m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Blanding, UT to Layton, UT covers 330.3 miles and takes about 6h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway, North Grayson Parkway, Veterans Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 165.1 miles from Blanding, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $52.34 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 330.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 106.1 miles (US 191): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 130 miles (US 6; US 191): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 257 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Blanding, UT to Layton, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Salt Lake City along the way.
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