Origin
Layton, UT
Evening in Layton on Thursday
Local time
8:07 PM
MDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Layton, UT to South Willard, UT
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
27m
Distance
23.4 mi
38 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
This short, 23.4-mile journey from Layton, UT, to South Willard, UT, is easily manageable in just 27 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a day trip. With a modest fuel cost of around $4, it's an economical option for a quick excursion within the Mountain West region. The route primarily utilizes Veterans Memorial Highway and local roads like 750 West and Main Street, offering a straightforward drive. You won't need to worry about overnight stays for this trip; it's designed for convenience and efficiency.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 23.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m 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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with only a 22% highway share. The majority of your time will be spent navigating local streets and highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 19.7 miles along Veterans Memorial Highway, providing a brief period of more consistent travel before transitioning back to local roads. This drive is characterized by frequent changes in direction and speed, requiring your attention throughout the 27-minute duration.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 19.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in near SR 232 / Hill Field Road.
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 23.4 miles you will encounter 6 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 1.3 miles (SR 232 / Hill Field Road): Lane positioning matters here; 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
SR 232 / Hill Field Road
Turn right onto SR 232 / Hill Field Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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.
6
21.4 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward SR 126: Willard, Pleasant View
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 351
Toward SR 126: Willard, Pleasant View
5
21.7 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Layton, UT to South Willard, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Pleasant View along the way.
Pleasant View
21.4 mi in
|
~24m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 19.7 mi | 20m |
| 750 West | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| SR 126 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Gentile Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Hill Field Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 19.7 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Layton, UT and South Willard, 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
20 mi
·
20 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 351
Toward SR 126: Willard, Pleasant View
7
Keep slight right at fork
468 ft
·
11 sec
8
Turn slight right onto SR 126
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
SR 126
9
Turn straight onto US 89
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
750 West
10
Turn left
73 ft
·
5 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.71 one way
$7.42 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $3.89 | $7.77 |
| premium | $4.53 | $4.17 | $8.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.17 | $10.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.12 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.05 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.28 | $1.50 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
South Willard, UT
Evening in South Willard on Thursday
Local time
8:07 PM
MDT
Current temp
66°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
1 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
27m 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 South Willard, UT covers 23.4 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, 750 West, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.7 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 $3.71 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 23.4 miles you will encounter 6 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 1.3 miles (SR 232 / Hill Field Road): Lane positioning matters here; 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.
On the drive from Layton, UT to South Willard, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Pleasant View along the way.
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