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Trip from Layton, UT to Kamas, UT

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 17m

Distance

65.8 mi

106 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 11m ★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Layton, UT, UT

Layton, UT

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Trip Overview

The drive from Layton, UT to Kamas, UT covers 65.8 miles and takes about 1h 17m 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 $10.43 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 65.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 17m 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 17m drive with frequent turns across 65.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 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 Kamas, UT is easy. At 1h 17m 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 Kamas, 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 Kamas, 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 left onto South Main Street

0.2 mi · 23 sec · South Main Street
14

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 32.9 mi from Layton, UT · 38m into the drive

city in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Millcreek, UT

33 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

North Salt Lake, UT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Millcreek, UT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 32.9 miles from Layton, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Kamas, UT

The final approach into Kamas, 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

$10.43 one way

$20.85 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $10.93 $21.86
premium $4.53 $11.74 $23.48
diesel $5.61 $14.53 $29.06

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 23 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.7 0 $6.91 $3.16
Efficient EV 16.5 0 $5.76 $2.63
EV Truck/SUV 26.3 0 $9.21 $4.21

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (65% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Layton, UT

Afternoon in Layton on Thursday

Local time

1:49 PM

MDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kamas, UT

Afternoon in Kamas on Thursday

Local time

1:49 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 17m 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 Kamas, UT covers 65.8 miles and takes about 1h 17m 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 32.9 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 $10.43 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 Kamas, UT is easy. At 1h 17m 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 Kamas, UT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Layton, UT to Kamas, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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