Origin
Layton, UT
Night in Layton on Thursday
Local time
11:30 PM
MDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Layton, UT to Francis, UT
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
67.6 mi
109 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Layton, UT
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Francis, UT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Layton, UT to Francis, UT covers 67.6 miles and takes about 1h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, Layton Parkway, I 15 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.71 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 67.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 20m drive with frequent turns across 67.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Layton, UT to Francis, UT is easy. At 1h 20m 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 Layton, UT to Francis, UT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | — | — |
| Layton Parkway | — | — |
| I 15 South | — | — |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | — | — |
| Dwight D | — | — |
| US 40 East | — | — |
| US 40 | — | — |
| SR 248 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Layton, UT and Francis, UT.
1
Start on Gentile Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Gentile Street
2
Turn right onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto Layton Parkway
259 ft
·
5 sec
·
Layton Parkway
4
Take the ramp slight right toward I 15 South: Salt Lake City
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
I 15 South: Salt Lake City
5
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
6
Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
8.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
7
Keep slight right to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
24 mi
·
26 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
8
Take the exit slight right toward US 40 East: Heber City, Vernal
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
US 40 East: Heber City, Vernal
9
Keep slight right to continue on US 40: Heber, Vernal
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
US 40: Heber, Vernal
10
Merge slight left
3.2 mi
·
3 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward SR 248: Park City, Kamas
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
SR 248: Park City, Kamas
12
Turn left onto Kearns Boulevard
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Kearns Boulevard
13
Turn right onto South Main Street
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
14
Turn right onto West Main Village Way
20 ft
·
West Main Village Way
15
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.8 mi from Layton, UT · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.8 miles from Layton, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Francis, UT
The final approach into Francis, UT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.71 one way
$21.42 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $11.23 | $22.46 |
| premium | $4.53 | $12.06 | $24.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.93 | $29.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.10 | $3.24 |
| Efficient EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.91 | $2.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27 | 0 | $9.46 | $4.33 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% 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
Francis, UT
Night in Francis on Thursday
Local time
11:30 PM
MDT
Current temp
38°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
27 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 20m 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 Layton, UT to Francis, UT covers 67.6 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, Layton Parkway, I 15 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.8 miles from Layton, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.71 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.
The drive from Layton, UT to Francis, UT is easy. At 1h 20m 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 Layton, UT to Francis, UT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Layton, UT to Francis, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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