Origin
South Ogden, UT
Evening in South Ogden on Friday
Local time
7:08 PM
MDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Ogden, 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
18m
Distance
13.2 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Ogden, UT
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Layton, UT
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Trip Overview
South Ogden, UT to Layton, UT is 13.2 miles and takes about 18 minutes via Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Mountain West region, specifically in Utah. It's a straightforward local drive, making it ideal for a quick errand or a brief scenic detour. With a recommended one-day duration and minimal driving time, this route offers flexibility for your travel plans.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 13.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This drive is characterized by frequent turns, with Veterans Memorial Highway, Riverdale Road, and Main Street forming its backbone. About 88% of the journey involves highway driving, but expect a more local feel due to the numerous intersections and changes in road names. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.8 miles along Veterans Memorial Highway. As you progress, the road transitions between these main thoroughfares, requiring your attention at each junction.
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 8.8 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 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near SR 26 / Riverdale Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 13.2 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 0.4 miles (SR 26 / Riverdale Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
SR 26 / Riverdale Road
Turn left onto SR 26 / Riverdale Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
3.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp toward I 15 South: Salt Lake City
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 15 South: Salt Lake City
5
3.5 mi into trip
|
~7m 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.
7
12.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward SR 126 North: Layton Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 330
Toward SR 126 North: Layton Parkway
6
12.5 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Layton Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Layton Parkway
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 8.8 mi | 9m |
| Riverdale Road | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Gentile Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Chimes View Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 39th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Layton Parkway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 8.8 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Ogden, UT and Layton, UT.
1
Start on 39th Street
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
39th Street
2
Turn slight right onto Chimes View Drive
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Chimes View Drive
3
Turn left onto SR 26
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Riverdale Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 15 South: Salt Lake City
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto I 15
8.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 330
Toward SR 126 North: Layton Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
434 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Layton Parkway
8
Turn slight right onto SR 126
396 ft
·
10 sec
·
Layton Parkway
9
Turn right onto SR 126
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto Gentile Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Gentile Street
Use the left lane.
11
Arrive at destination
Gentile Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.09 one way
$4.18 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $2.19 | $4.39 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.35 | $4.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.91 | $5.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.63 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
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.
Destination
Layton, UT
Evening in Layton on Friday
Local time
7:08 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
16 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
18m 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 Ogden, UT to Layton, UT covers 13.2 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, Riverdale Road, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.6 miles from South Ogden, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.09 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 13.2 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (SR 26 / Riverdale Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from South Ogden, UT to Layton, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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