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Trip from Layton, UT to Oakley, UT

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 16m

Distance

62.6 mi

101 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 11m ★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m

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 Oakley, UT covers 62.6 miles and takes about 1h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 84, Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, East Wanship Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 31.4 miles on I 84. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.92 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 62.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (57%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Layton, UT to Oakley, UT covers 62.6 miles and takes about 1h 16m, 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 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 84 is the longest continuous segment at about 31.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.2 miles in.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 16m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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
39.8 mi into trip | ~45m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 80 West: Salt Lake City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 120B Toward I 80 West: Salt Lake City
6
51.5 mi into trip | ~58m in

Take the exit toward SR 32 South: Wanship, Kamas

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

Exit 155 Toward SR 32 South: Wanship, Kamas

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 Oakley, UT, road signs point toward Morgan, Evanston, Ski Areas and Kamas.

Morgan

8 mi in | ~11m

Evanston

8 mi in | ~11m

Ski Areas

8 mi in | ~11m

Kamas

51.5 mi in | ~58m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 84 31.4 mi 33m
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway 11.6 mi 12m
East Wanship Road 10.9 mi 18m
US 89 4.5 mi 5m
Oak Hills Drive 1.7 mi 2m
Gentile Street 1.6 mi 2m
SR 32

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: I 84 — 31.4 mi, about 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Layton, UT and Oakley, 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

31 mi · 33 min · I 84
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit 120B Toward I 80 West: Salt Lake City
8

Merge onto I 80; US 189

12 mi · 12 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Exit 155 Toward SR 32 South: Wanship, Kamas
10

Continue on SR 32

0.1 mi · 14 sec · East Wanship Road
11

Continue on SR 32

11 mi · 17 min · East Wanship Road
12

Arrive at destination

SR 32

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 31.3 mi from Layton, UT · 36m into the drive

Downtown Morgan, UT, UT

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Morgan, UT

31 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

Uintah, UT

Fuel and coffee

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

Morgan, UT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 31.3 miles from Layton, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Oakley, UT

The final approach into Oakley, 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

$9.92 one way

$19.84 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $10.40 $20.80
premium $4.53 $11.17 $22.33
diesel $5.61 $13.82 $27.64

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18.8 0 $6.57 $3.00
Efficient EV 15.7 0 $5.48 $2.50
EV Truck/SUV 25 0 $8.76 $4.01

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (68% 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

Morning in Layton on Saturday

Local time

10:22 AM

MDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Oakley, UT

Morning in Oakley on Saturday

Local time

10:22 AM

MDT

Current temp

37°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

28 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 16m 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 Oakley, UT covers 62.6 miles and takes about 1h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 84, Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, East Wanship Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 31.3 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 $9.92 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 is a straightforward 1h 16m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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 Oakley, UT, road signs point toward Morgan, Evanston, Ski Areas and Kamas.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Timpanogos Cave National Monument.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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