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Trip from Layton, UT to Mountain Green, UT

Data updated 4 hours ago

Drive Time

21m

Distance

14.7 mi

24 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 19m ★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m

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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Downtown Mountain Green, UT, UT

Mountain Green, UT

Jonas Thomann

Trip Overview

The drive from Layton, UT to Mountain Green, UT covers 14.7 miles and takes about 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 89, I 84, Old Highway Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.5 miles on US 89. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.33 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

7.4 miles from Layton, UT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 10m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Layton, UT to Mountain Green, UT covers 14.7 miles and takes about 21m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 89 is the longest continuous segment at about 4.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.2 miles in.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 14.7 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 3.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (US 89): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
3.2 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the ramp toward US 89 North: Ogden

Navigation decision point

Toward US 89 North: Ogden
5
3.5 mi into trip | ~6m in | US 89

Merge onto US 89

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
8 mi into trip | ~11m in

Take the exit toward Morgan, Evanston, Ski Areas

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward Morgan, Evanston, Ski Areas
6
12.4 mi into trip | ~16m in

Take the exit toward SR 167: Mountain Green, Huntsville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 92 Toward SR 167: Mountain Green, Huntsville
5
12.7 mi into trip | ~17m in | SR 167 / Old Highway Road

Turn right onto SR 167 / Old Highway Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Layton, UT and Mountain Green, UT, road signs point toward Morgan, Evanston, Ski Areas and Huntsville.

Morgan

8 mi in | ~11m

Evanston

8 mi in | ~11m

Ski Areas

8 mi in | ~11m

Huntsville

12.4 mi in | ~16m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 89 4.5 mi 5m
I 84 4.1 mi 4m
Old Highway Road 2 mi 3m
Oak Hills Drive 1.7 mi 2m
Gentile Street 1.6 mi 2m
6300 West <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 89 — 4.5 mi, about 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Layton, UT and Mountain Green, UT.

1

Start on Gentile Street

1.6 mi · 2 min · Gentile Street
2

Continue on SR 109

1.7 mi · 2 min · Oak Hills Drive
3

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 22 sec
Toward US 89 North: Ogden
4

Merge onto US 89

4.5 mi · 5 min · US 89
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward Morgan, Evanston, Ski Areas Use the slight right lane.
6

Merge onto I 84

4.1 mi · 4 min · I 84
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Exit 92 Toward SR 167: Mountain Green, Huntsville
8

Continue on SR 167

372 ft · 9 sec · 6300 West
9

Turn right onto SR 167

2.0 mi · 3 min · Old Highway Road
Use the straight lane.
10

Arrive at destination

Old Highway Road

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 7.4 miles from Layton, UT, or about 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.5 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 14.7 miles or 21m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 7.4 miles or 10m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 16m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mountain Green, 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 14.7 miles and 21m.

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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on US 89 for about 4.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 7.4 mi from Layton, UT · 10m into the drive

city in and county seat of Weber County, Utah, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ogden, UT

7 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.

Popular next leg

Ogden, UT to Mountain Green, UT

14.5 mi · 22m

Pacing Suggestions

Ogden, UT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ogden, UT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 7.4 miles from Layton, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Mountain Green, UT

The final approach into Mountain Green, 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 Mountain Green, UT.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.33 one way

$4.66 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $2.44 $4.88
premium $4.53 $2.62 $5.24
diesel $5.61 $3.25 $6.49

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$27–$52

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.4 0 $1.54 $0.71
Efficient EV 3.7 0 $1.29 $0.59
EV Truck/SUV 5.9 0 $2.06 $0.94

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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 data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Layton, UT

Night in Layton on Tuesday

Local time

9:17 PM

MDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Mountain Green, UT

Night in Mountain Green on Tuesday

Local time

9:17 PM

MDT

Current temp

53°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

11 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

21m 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 Mountain Green, UT covers 14.7 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 89, I 84, Old Highway Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.4 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 $2.33 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 14.7 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (US 89): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Layton, UT and Mountain Green, UT, road signs point toward Morgan, Evanston, Ski Areas and Huntsville.

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