How far is Cottonwood Heights, UT from Eagan, MN?
The driving distance from Cottonwood Heights, UT to Eagan, MN is about 1223.9 miles (1969.6 km), with a travel time of about 21h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 987.1 miles (1588.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 43h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Town in Custer County, South Dakota, United States
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cottonwood Heights and Eagan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cottonwood Heights and Eagan.
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Start on 7230 South
30 m · 9 sec · 7230 South
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Turn left onto 2930 East
1561 ft · 56 sec · 2930 East
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Turn right onto Fort Union Boulevard
124 m · 16 sec · Fort Union Boulevard
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Turn left onto 3000 East
1.4 km · 2 min · 3000 East
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 6200 South
145 m · 8 sec · 6200 South
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 215 North: Belt Route
1540 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Belt Route
4.6 mi · 5 min · Belt Route
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Park City, Cheyenne
1 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
917 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
279.3 mi · 4 hr 35 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Business East, WY 789 North: Rawlins
1997 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left onto West Spruce Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Spruce Street
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Turn left onto 3rd Street
44.1 mi · 51 min · 3rd Street
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Continue straight
63.7 mi · 1 hr 13 min
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Turn left onto Casper West Belt
7.3 mi · 9 min · Casper West Belt
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Continue straight
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit right
62.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 18 East, US 20 East: Lusk
1532 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto US Highway 18/20
18.4 mi · 20 min · US Highway 18/20
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Continue on US Highway 20
23.3 mi · 25 min · US Highway 20
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Continue on West 8th Street
882 ft · 32 sec · West 8th Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 85
45.8 mi · 49 min · US Highway 85
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Turn right onto US Highway 18
44.8 mi · 52 min · US Highway 18
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Continue on Highway 18 West
1069 ft · 16 sec · Highway 18 West
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Turn right onto Highway 18 Bypass
1.1 mi · 1 min · Highway 18 Bypass
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Continue on Indianapolis Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Indianapolis Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward US 18 EAST, US 395 SOUTH
56 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jensen Highway
757 ft · 22 sec · Jensen Highway
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Continue on Fall River Road
4 mi · 5 min · Fall River Road
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Turn left onto SD Highway 79
6.2 mi · 7 min · SD Highway 79
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Continue on Highway 79
9.6 mi · 10 min · Highway 79
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Continue on SD Highway 79
9.7 mi · 10 min · SD Highway 79
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Continue on South Highway 79
8.1 mi · 9 min · South Highway 79
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Continue on South Heartland Expressway
2172 ft · 34 sec · South Heartland Expressway
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Continue on South Highway 79
13.6 mi · 16 min · South Highway 79
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Take the exit slight right
1087 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right
697 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Elk Vale Road
5.2 mi · 7 min · Elk Vale Road
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Take the exit slight right
2710 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
395.2 mi · 6 hr 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 60: Windom
1376 ft · 35 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MN 60 E
62 m · 12 sec · MN 60 E
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Exit the roundabout onto MN 60 E
28.4 mi · 33 min · MN 60 E
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Continue on State Highway 60
1586 ft · 37 sec · State Highway 60
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Continue on 2nd Avenue North
2369 ft · 1 min · 2nd Avenue North
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Continue on State Highway 60
44.4 mi · 52 min · State Highway 60
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Continue on MN 60 E
8.8 mi · 11 min · MN 60 E
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Continue on State Highway 60
15 mi · 19 min · State Highway 60
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Continue straight
19.5 mi · 24 min
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Continue straight
11.8 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
9.6 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto 2nd Street West
1231 ft · 21 sec · 2nd Street West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 2nd Street West
30 m · 2 sec · 2nd Street West
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Exit the roundabout onto 2nd Street West
3227 ft · 2 min · 2nd Street West
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Continue on East 2nd Street /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2566 ft · 50 sec · East 2nd Street /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Continue on Country Trail West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
5 mi · 6 min · Country Trail West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Continue on Country Trail East /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Country Trail East /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Langford Boulevard
3.5 mi · 5 min · Langford Boulevard
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Continue on Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 13 South
41 m · 2 sec · Highway 13 South
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 13 South
3.3 mi · 5 min · Highway 13 South
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Turn right onto Egan Drive
2.5 mi · 4 min · Egan Drive
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Continue on County Road 42 West
2.6 mi · 5 min · County Road 42 West
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Turn left onto I 35E North: Saint Paul
1881 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 30: Diffley Road
1834 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto Diffley Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Diffley Road
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Turn right onto Pilot Knob Road
734 ft · 41 sec · Pilot Knob Road
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Continue on Pilot Knob Road
156 m · 10 sec · Pilot Knob Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pilot Knob Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cottonwood Heights and Eagan.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Elk Vale Road
Merge slight left
395 mi · 06h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cottonwood Heights and Sunny near Eagan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cottonwood Heights to Eagan?
The road trip is about 1223.9 miles (1969.6 km) and usually takes 21h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Buffalo Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 610.9 miles from Cottonwood Heights and 613 miles from Eagan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 987.1 miles (1588.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 236.8 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $168.14 one way or $336.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 383.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Cottonwood Heights and Eagan, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cottonwood Heights and Sunny near Eagan.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cottonwood Heights and Eagan. Straight-line distance: 987.09 mi (1588.57 km).
#1 Cottonwood Heights
City in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States
| Population | 33,327 |
| Coordinates | 40.6196700, -111.8102100 |
| Altitude | 1470 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Eagan
The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.
| Population | 65,975 |
| Coordinates | 44.8041300, -93.1668900 |
| Altitude | 292 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eagan (-93.16689, 44.80413)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1970 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 40h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 30h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 24h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 20h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 17h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 15h 16m |
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 | $168.14 | $336.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $182.74 | $365.47 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $196.47 | $392.94 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $233.74 | $467.49 |
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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