How far is Coalville, UT from Cottonwood Heights, UT?
The driving distance from Coalville, UT to Cottonwood Heights, UT is about 41.6 miles (67 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Summit County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Coalville and Cottonwood Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coalville and Cottonwood Heights.
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Start on Main Street
1431 ft · 31 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto 100 South
1697 ft · 34 sec · 100 South
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Continue on Icy Springs Road
132 m · 16 sec · Icy Springs Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 80 West: Salt Lake City
2032 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
33.3 mi · 36 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 215 South
1540 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on I 215
2121 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left
1864 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Belt Route
4.4 mi · 5 min · Belt Route
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 190 East: 6200 South
880 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Cottonwood Heights
822 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on 6200 South
1074 ft · 24 sec · 6200 South
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Turn right onto 3000 East
1.4 km · 2 min · 3000 East
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Fort Union Boulevard
124 m · 14 sec · Fort Union Boulevard
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Turn left onto 2955 East
81 m · 9 sec · 2955 East
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Continue on 2930 East
1297 ft · 46 sec · 2930 East
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Turn right onto 7230 South
30 m · 3 sec · 7230 South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 7230 South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Coalville and Cottonwood Heights.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
33.3 mi · 00h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Coalville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cottonwood Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Coalville to Cottonwood Heights?
The road trip is about 41.6 miles (67 km) and usually takes 00h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Summit Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Coalville and 20.8 miles from Cottonwood Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.72 one way or $11.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Coalville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cottonwood Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Summit Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Summit Park.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Coalville and Cottonwood Heights. Straight-line distance: 29.77 mi (47.91 km).
#1 Coalville
City in and the county seat of Summit County, Utah, United States
| Population | 1,601 |
| Coordinates | 40.9177300, -111.3993600 |
| Altitude | 1700 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cottonwood Heights
City in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States
| Population | 33,327 |
| Coordinates | 40.6196700, -111.8102100 |
| Altitude | 1470 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cottonwood Heights (-111.81021, 40.61967)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $5.72 | $11.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $6.22 | $12.44 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $6.69 | $13.37 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $7.96 | $15.91 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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