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Trip from Summit Park, UT to Layton, UT

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

47m

Distance

44 mi

71 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

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 55m
8 PM
0h 45m

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 Summit Park, UT to Layton, UT covers 44 miles and takes about 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Parkview Drive, Maple Drive, I 80 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.97 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 44 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

47m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 47m drive with frequent turns across 44 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Parkview Drive is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Summit Park, UT to Layton, UT is easy. At 47m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Summit Park, UT to Layton, UT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Parkview Drive
Maple Drive
I 80 West
Dwight D
Veterans Memorial Highway
SR 126 North
Layton Parkway
Main Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Parkview Drive — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Woodland Drive

427 ft · 22 sec · Woodland Drive
2

Turn right onto Parkview Drive

0.6 mi · 1 min · Parkview Drive
3

At the end of the road, turn right onto Maple Drive

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Maple Drive
4

Turn left

0.2 mi · 28 sec
5

Take the ramp left toward I 80 West: Salt Lake

0.4 mi · 56 sec · I 80 West: Salt Lake
6

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

17 mi · 17 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
7

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

19 mi · 20 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
8

Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

5.9 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
9

Take the exit slight right toward SR 126 North: Layton Parkway

0.2 mi · 29 sec · SR 126 North: Layton Parkway
10

Keep slight left to continue on Layton Parkway

472 ft · 14 sec · Layton Parkway
11

Turn slight left onto Layton Parkway

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Layton Parkway
12

Turn right onto Main Street

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Main Street
13

Turn left onto Gentile Street

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Gentile Street
14

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 22 mi from Summit Park, UT · 23m into the drive

Downtown Salt Lake City, UT, UT

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Salt Lake City, UT

22 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

Cottonwood Heights, UT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Salt Lake City, UT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 22 miles from Summit Park, 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

$6.97 one way

$13.94 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $7.31 $14.62
premium $4.53 $7.85 $15.70
diesel $5.61 $9.71 $19.43

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.2 0 $4.62 $2.11
Efficient EV 11 0 $3.85 $1.76
EV Truck/SUV 17.6 0 $6.16 $2.82

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (67% 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

Summit Park, UT

Afternoon in Summit Park on Thursday

Local time

12:16 PM

MDT

Current temp

38°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Layton, UT

Afternoon in Layton on Thursday

Local time

12:16 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

27 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

47m 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 Summit Park, UT to Layton, UT covers 44 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Parkview Drive, Maple Drive, I 80 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22 miles from Summit Park, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.97 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.
The drive from Summit Park, UT to Layton, UT is easy. At 47m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Summit Park, UT to Layton, UT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Summit Park, UT to Layton, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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