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Trip from South Jordan Heights, 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

46m

Distance

40.1 mi

65 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 43m ★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 45m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown South Jordan Heights, UT, UT

South Jordan Heights, UT

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Downtown Layton, UT, UT

Layton, UT

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Trip Overview

The drive from South Jordan Heights, UT to Layton, UT covers 40.1 miles and takes about 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Veterans Memorial Highway, 10600 South, 10400 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 35.8 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.35 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 40.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

46m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 46m drive with frequent turns across 40.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 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 35.8 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 0.1 miles in near SR 151 / South Jordan Parkway.

Driving Effort 8/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 40.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SR 151 / South Jordan Parkway): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 3.3 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.1 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

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

6
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | SR 151 / South Jordan Parkway

Turn sharp left onto SR 151 / South Jordan Parkway

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

6
3.3 mi into trip | ~6m in | I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway toward Salt Lake City

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Salt Lake City
6
33.1 mi into trip | ~38m in | 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 straight / slight right lanes.
7
39.1 mi into trip | ~44m in

Take the exit toward SR 126 North: Layton Parkway

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 330 Toward SR 126 North: Layton Parkway
8
39.3 mi into trip | ~45m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Layton Parkway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward Layton Parkway

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 South Jordan Heights, UT to Layton, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Salt Lake City along the way.

Salt Lake City

3.3 mi in | ~6m | via I 15

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway 35.8 mi 38m
10600 South 0.9 mi 1m
10400 South 0.7 mi 1m
South Jordan Parkway 0.7 mi 1m
Main Street 0.3 mi <1m
Miners Mile 0.3 mi <1m
Gentile Street 0.3 mi <1m
10515 South 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Highway — 35.8 mi, about 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Jordan Heights, UT and Layton, UT.

1

Start on Temple View Drive

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Temple View Drive
2

At end of road, turn right onto SR 151

164 ft · 10 sec · Miners Mile
3

Turn sharp left onto SR 151

265 ft · 5 sec · South Jordan Parkway
4

Continue on SR 151

0.2 mi · 19 sec · 10400 South
5

Continue on SR 151

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Miners Mile
6

Continue on SR 151

0.3 mi · 39 sec · 10400 South
Use the left lane.
7

Turn straight onto SR 151

0.2 mi · 17 sec · South Jordan Parkway
8

Continue on SR 151

0.2 mi · 25 sec · 10400 South
9

Continue on SR 151

0.5 mi · 47 sec · South Jordan Parkway
10

Continue on SR 151

0.2 mi · 23 sec · 10515 South
11

Continue on SR 151

0.9 mi · 1 min · 10600 South
12

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 49 sec
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake Use the left lane.
13

Merge onto I 15

30 mi · 32 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward Salt Lake City Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight left at fork onto I 15

5.9 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit 330 Toward SR 126 North: Layton Parkway Use the slight right lane.
16

Keep slight left at fork

471 ft · 13 sec
Toward Layton Parkway Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
17

Turn slight left onto SR 126

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Layton Parkway
18

Turn right onto SR 126

0.3 mi · 39 sec · Main Street
Use the right lane.
19

Turn left onto Gentile Street

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Gentile Street
Use the left lane.
20

Arrive at destination

Gentile Street

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 20.1 mi from South Jordan Heights, UT · 24m into the drive

Downtown Salt Lake City, UT, UT

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Salt Lake City, UT

20 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

Salt Lake City, UT to Layton, UT

24.7 mi · 31m

Pacing Suggestions

Kaysville, UT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Salt Lake City, UT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 20.1 miles from South Jordan Heights, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Layton, UT

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Layton, UT if you are unfamiliar with the area.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.35 one way

$12.71 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $6.66 $13.32
premium $4.53 $7.15 $14.31
diesel $5.61 $8.85 $17.71

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 14 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12 0 $4.21 $1.92
Efficient EV 10 0 $3.51 $1.60
EV Truck/SUV 16 0 $5.61 $2.57

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% 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 14, 2026

Origin

South Jordan Heights, UT

Morning in South Jordan Heights on Saturday

Local time

6:13 AM

MDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Layton, UT

Morning in Layton on Saturday

Local time

6:13 AM

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

22 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

46m 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 South Jordan Heights, UT to Layton, UT covers 40.1 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, 10600 South, 10400 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 20.1 miles from South Jordan Heights, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.35 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 short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 40.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SR 151 / South Jordan Parkway): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 3.3 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.1 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

On the drive from South Jordan Heights, UT to Layton, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Salt Lake City along the way.

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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