Origin
Layton, UT
Afternoon in Layton on Saturday
Local time
1:02 PM
MDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Layton, UT to Clinton, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
8.3 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m
★
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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Clinton, UT
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Trip Overview
Layton, UT to Clinton, UT is 8.3 miles and takes about 13 minutes via Veterans Memorial Highway and Main Street, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Mountain West region, specifically within Utah. Expect a local drive with a few turns, making it a straightforward trip for most. Given the minimal distance and time, this route is ideal for a quick errand or a brief scenic detour without requiring extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 3.6 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| 1800 North | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Gentile Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| SR 103 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Hill Field Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West 1800 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 3.6 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Layton, UT and Clinton, UT.
1
Start on Gentile Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Gentile Street
2
Turn left onto SR 126
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto SR 232
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Hill Field Road
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 15
3.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 335
Toward SR 103: 650 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn left onto SR 103
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
SR 103
8
Turn right onto SR 126
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
9
Turn left onto SR 37
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
1800 North
Use the left lane.
10
Arrive at destination
SR 37
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
5.4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward SR 103: 650 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 335
Toward SR 103: 650 North
6
5.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
SR 126 / Main Street
Turn right onto SR 126 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
SR 37 / 1800 North
Turn left onto SR 37 / 1800 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.32 one way
$2.63 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $1.38 | $2.76 |
| premium | $4.53 | $1.48 | $2.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.83 | $3.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.87 | $0.40 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.73 | $0.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.16 | $0.53 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Clinton, UT
Afternoon in Clinton on Saturday
Local time
1:02 PM
MDT
Current temp
48°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
17 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
13m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is characterized by its turn-heavy local nature, meaning you'll navigate a few intersections rather than cruise on a single highway for an extended period. With a highway share of 2, it’s mostly surface streets and local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.6 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. This profile suggests a more involved driving experience with frequent adjustments to speed and direction, typical of getting around within a populated area.
Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.6 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 8.3 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 8.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.6 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Clinton, UT before heading back.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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