Origin
Layton, UT
Afternoon in Layton on Sunday
Local time
1:43 PM
MDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Layton, UT to Moab, UT
Drive Time
4h 56m
Distance
255.8 mi
412 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$41
one way
Layton, UT
Ankit Bisht
Moab, UT
James Lee
Trip Overview
The drive from Layton, UT to Moab, UT covers 255.8 miles and takes about 4h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway, Veterans Memorial Highway, US 191 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 146.1 miles on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.54 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
127.9 miles from Layton, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 26m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 56m drive with frequent turns across 255.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 146.1 miles.
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 around 17.3 miles in near I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 255.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 17.3 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.5 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 72.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
17.3 mi into trip
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~19m in
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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 none / straight / slight right lanes.
6
25.5 mi into trip
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~28m in
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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 none / straight / slight right lanes.
8
72.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
Take the exit toward US 6 East, SR 156: Spanish Fork, Main Street, Price
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 257B-A
Toward US 6 East, SR 156: Spanish Fork, Main St...
8
72.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 6 East: Price
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Exit 257B
Toward US 6 East: Price
8
224.2 mi into trip
|
~4h 16m in
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US 191
Keep slight right at fork onto US 191 toward Arches, Dead Horse Point, Canyonlands
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left / none lanes.
Toward Arches, Dead Horse Point, Canyonlands
Towns Along This Route
Between Layton, UT and Moab, UT, road signs point toward Price, Arches, Dead Horse Point and Canyonlands.
Price
72.5 mi in
|
~1h 18m
Arches
224.2 mi in
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~4h 16m
|
via US 191
Dead Horse Point
224.2 mi in
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~4h 16m
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via US 191
Canyonlands
224.2 mi in
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~4h 16m
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via US 191
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway | 146.1 mi | 2h 48m |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 71.5 mi | 1h 16m |
| US 191 | 27.2 mi | 31m |
| US 6 | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 2.8 mi | 6m |
| East Main Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| State Street | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| West Highway Drive | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
— 146.1 mi, about 2h 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Layton, UT and Moab, UT.
1
Start on Gentile Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Gentile Street
2
Turn right onto SR 126
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto SR 126
258 ft
·
5 sec
·
Layton Parkway
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 15 South: Salt Lake City
5
Merge onto I 15
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the none lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
8.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
47 mi
·
50 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 257B-A
Toward US 6 East, SR 156: Spanish Fork, Main Street, Price
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 257B
Toward US 6 East: Price
Use the straight lane.
10
Merge
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Toward US 6 East: Price
11
Continue on US 6
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
US 6
Use the left / none lanes.
12
Continue on US 6
33 mi
·
39 min
·
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
Use the none lane.
13
Continue on US 6
0.7 mi
·
57 sec
·
State Street
14
Continue on US 6
35 mi
·
42 min
·
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
Use the none lane.
15
Continue on US 6; US 191
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
West Highway Drive
16
Continue on US 6; US 191
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
East Main Street
Use the none lane.
17
Continue on US 6; US 191
76 mi
·
1 hr 23 min
·
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
Use the none lane.
18
Take the exit onto US 191
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
US 191
Exit 182
Toward US 191: Crescent Junction, Moab
19
Keep slight right at fork onto US 191
27 mi
·
31 min
·
US 191
Toward Arches, Dead Horse Point, Canyonlands
Use the left / none lanes.
20
Keep slight right at fork onto US 191
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
Use the none lane.
21
Turn straight onto US 191
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
Use the none lane.
22
Turn left onto Center Street
311 ft
·
20 sec
·
Center Street
Use the left lane.
23
Continue on Center Street
81 ft
·
8 sec
·
Center Street
24
Arrive at destination
Center Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 127.9 miles from Layton, UT, or about 2h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 146.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 127.9 miles or 2h 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Moab, UT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Layton, UT so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Layton, UT
This is one driving day of about 255.8 miles and 4h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Layton, UT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway for about 146.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 127.9 mi from Layton, UT · 2h 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
128 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 127.9 miles from Layton, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 146.1 miles.
Arriving in Moab, UT
The final approach into Moab, UT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Moab, UT.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$40.54 one way
$81.07 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
90 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $42.61 | $85.22 |
| premium | $4.53 | $45.61 | $91.22 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $56.83 | $113.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 89.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 76.7 | 0 | $26.86 | $12.28 |
| Efficient EV | 64 | 0 | $22.38 | $10.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 102.3 | 1 | $35.81 | $16.37 |
Gas CO2
89 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Moab, UT
Afternoon in Moab on Sunday
Local time
1:43 PM
MDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
3 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
4h 56m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Moab, UT covers 255.8 miles and takes about 4h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway, Veterans Memorial Highway, US 191. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 127.9 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 $40.54 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 255.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 17.3 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.5 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 72.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Layton, UT and Moab, UT, road signs point toward Price, Arches, Dead Horse Point and Canyonlands.
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