Bluffdale, UT to Layton, UT is 44.5 miles and takes about 50 minutes via Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Mountain West region, connecting two points in Utah. It's a straightforward local road trip, best suited for a quick transit rather than an extended journey. You'll be navigating primarily surface streets and highways, so expect a consistent pace without long stretches of high-speed travel. Plan for this to be a simple hop, perfect for when you need to get from one side of the Salt Lake Valley to the other.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 44.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route has a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, meaning you'll be making frequent directional changes rather than cruising on a single highway. With a 0% highway share, you'll spend your entire 50-minute trip on local roads like Veterans Memorial Highway, Bangerter Highway, and Redwood Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 39.7 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, but be prepared for this to be broken up by intersections and traffic lights. The character of the drive is consistent: urban and suburban navigation.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 39.7 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
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 early in the drive near SR 68 / Camp Williams Road.
Driving Effort9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 44.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 68 / Camp Williams Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (I 15; US 89 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.6 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|SR 68 / Camp Williams Road
Turn right onto SR 68 / Camp Williams Road
Navigation decision point
6
3.8 mi into trip|~5m in|I 15; US 89 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 15; US 89 / Veterans Memorial Highway toward Salt Lake City
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Salt Lake City
6
37.6 mi into trip|~41m in|I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
43.5 mi into trip|~48m 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
43.7 mi into trip|~48m 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 Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bluffdale, UT to Layton, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Salt Lake City along the way.
Salt Lake City
3.8 mi in|~5m|via I 15; US 89
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
39.7 mi
42m
Bangerter Highway
2.4 mi
3m
Redwood Road
0.5 mi
<1m
Main Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Gentile Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Camp Williams Road
0.2 mi
<1m
Layton Parkway
0.1 mi
<1m
14400 South
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 39.7 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bluffdale, UT and Layton, UT.
1
Start on 1700 West
63 ft·7 sec·1700 West
2
Turn left onto 14400 South
186 ft·11 sec·14400 South
3
Turn right onto SR 68
0.2 mi·16 sec·Camp Williams Road
4
Continue on SR 68
0.5 mi·56 sec·Redwood Road
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·25 sec
Toward SR 154
6
Merge onto SR 154
2.4 mi·3 min·Bangerter Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·25 sec
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
8
Merge onto I 15; US 89
34 mi·36 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward Salt Lake CityUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
5.9 mi·6 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Exit 330Toward SR 126 North: Layton ParkwayUse the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
471 ft·13 sec
Toward Layton ParkwayUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Turn slight left onto SR 126
0.1 mi·15 sec·Layton Parkway
13
Turn right onto SR 126
0.3 mi·39 sec·Main Street
Use the right lane.
14
Turn left onto Gentile Street
0.3 mi·29 sec·Gentile Street
Use the left lane.
15
Arrive at destination
Gentile Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.3 mi from Bluffdale, UT
· 25m into the drive
The midpoint is around 22.3 miles from Bluffdale, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Layton, UT
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Layton, UT if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.05 one way
$14.10 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg16 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$7.39
$14.78
premium
$4.53
$7.94
$15.88
diesel
$5.61
$9.83
$19.65
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging
· 0 stops
· 69% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
13.4
0
$4.67
$2.14
Efficient EV
11.1
0
$3.89
$1.78
EV Truck/SUV
17.8
0
$6.23
$2.85
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Bluffdale, UT
Morning
in Bluffdale on Saturday
Local time
11:18 AM
MDT
Current temp
61°F
Mostly Sunny
SSE 7 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 17 at 10:15PM MDT until April 18 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 17 at 10:15PM MDT until April 18 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Destination
Layton, UT
Morning
in Layton on Saturday
Local time
11:18 AM
MDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
4 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
50m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bluffdale, UT to Layton, UT covers 44.5 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, Bangerter Highway, Redwood Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.3 miles from Bluffdale, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.05 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 44.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 68 / Camp Williams Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (I 15; US 89 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.6 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Bluffdale, UT to Layton, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Salt Lake City along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Timpanogos Cave National Monument.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
