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Trip from Oakley, UT to Layton, UT

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

Drive Time

1h 17m

Distance

63.2 mi

102 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 12m ★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
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

Oakley, UT to Layton, UT is 63.2 miles and takes about 1h 17m via I 84 and SR 32, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, single-day trip connecting two points within the Mountain West region of Utah. Given its relatively short duration and highway focus, it's a convenient option for a quick transit or a segment of a larger journey. You'll spend most of your time on major roadways, making for an efficient commute rather than an epic scenic adventure.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 84 31.7 mi 33m
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway 12 mi 12m
SR 32 10.3 mi 16m
US 89 4.7 mi 5m
Oak Hills Drive 1.6 mi 2m
Gentile Street 1.6 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 84 — 31.7 mi, about 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on SR 32

2.8 mi · 4 min · SR 32
2

Turn slight right onto SR 32

7.5 mi · 12 min · SR 32
3

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward I 80 East: Cheyenne
4

Merge onto I 80; US 189

12 mi · 12 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 168 Toward I 84 West: Ogden
6

Continue on I 84

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

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 48 sec
Exit 87A Toward US 89 South: Salt Lake City Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Merge onto US 89

4.7 mi · 5 min · US 89
9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 49 sec
Toward SR 109
10

Turn right onto SR 109

1.6 mi · 2 min · Oak Hills Drive
Use the right lane.
11

Continue on SR 109

1.6 mi · 2 min · Gentile Street
Use the left lane.
12

Arrive at destination

Gentile Street

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Morgan, UT, UT

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Morgan, UT

32 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

Coalville, 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 31.6 miles from Oakley, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 10.3 and 60 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
10.3 mi into trip | ~16m in

Take the ramp toward I 80 East: Cheyenne

Navigation decision point

Toward I 80 East: Cheyenne
5
10.6 mi into trip | ~17m in | I 80; US 189 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge onto I 80; US 189 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
22.6 mi into trip | ~30m in

Take the exit toward I 84 West: Ogden

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 168 Toward I 84 West: Ogden
7
54.7 mi into trip | ~1h 5m in

Take the exit toward US 89 South: Salt Lake City

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Exit 87A Toward US 89 South: Salt Lake City
5
60 mi into trip | ~1h 12m in | SR 109 / Oak Hills Drive

Turn right onto SR 109 / Oak Hills Drive

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.01 one way

$20.03 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $10.50 $21.00
premium $4.53 $11.27 $22.55
diesel $5.61 $13.95 $27.91

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.1 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 19 0 $6.64 $3.03
Efficient EV 15.8 0 $5.53 $2.53
EV Truck/SUV 25.3 0 $8.85 $4.04

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

Oakley, UT

Afternoon in Oakley on Saturday

Local time

12:58 PM

MDT

Current temp

37°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Layton, UT

Afternoon in Layton on Saturday

Local time

12:58 PM

MDT

Current temp

65°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 warmer 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive leans heavily towards highway travel, with 74% of the route utilizing major roads like I 84 and Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. Expect a highway-focused experience for the majority of your journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 31.7 miles on I 84, offering a period of consistent speed and smooth sailing. While primarily interstate, the inclusion of SR 32 suggests a potential shift in scenery or road type towards the end, breaking up the monotony of pure highway driving.

74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31.7 mi on I 84.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 84 and Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 10.3 miles in.

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 63.2 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 10.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 10.6 miles (I 80; US 189 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 63.2 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 (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 31.7 miles on I 84. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 10.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 10.6 miles (I 80; US 189 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Layton, UT before heading back.

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

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