Origin
Herriman, UT
Morning in Herriman on Saturday
Local time
7:10 AM
MDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
45.4 mi
73 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Herriman, UT
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Layton, UT
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The drive from Herriman, UT to Layton, UT covers 45.4 miles and takes about 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Veterans Memorial Highway, Belt Route, Bangerter Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.1 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.19 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 45.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Expect a 56m drive with frequent turns across 45.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
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 13 miles in.
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 15 decision points packed into just 45.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 13 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.9 miles (I 215 / Belt Route): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.5 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto I 215 / Belt Route
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward SR 126 North: Layton Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward Layton Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 16.1 mi | 17m |
| Belt Route | 13.3 mi | 14m |
| Bangerter Highway | 9.5 mi | 10m |
| 4700 South | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Herriman Main Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| 12600 South | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Gentile Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Herriman, UT and Layton, UT.
Start on Pioneer Street
Turn right onto Herriman Main Street
Turn right onto 12600 South
Take the ramp
Merge onto SR 154
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto 4700 South
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 215
Keep slight right at fork onto I 215
Merge onto I 15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn slight left onto SR 126
Turn right onto SR 126
Turn left onto Gentile Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.7 mi from Herriman, UT · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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.
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 22.7 miles from Herriman, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$7.19 one way
$14.39 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $7.54 | $15.08 |
| premium | $4.53 | $8.10 | $16.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.02 | $20.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.9 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 | 13.6 | 0 | $4.77 | $2.18 |
| Efficient EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.97 | $1.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.36 | $2.91 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Herriman on Saturday
Local time
7:10 AM
MDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Layton on Saturday
Local time
7:10 AM
MDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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.
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