How far is Cottonwood Heights, UT from Lehi, UT?
The driving distance from Cottonwood Heights, UT to Lehi, UT is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Utah County, Utah.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Frost then Sunny
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cottonwood Heights and Lehi.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cottonwood Heights and Lehi.
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Start on 7230 South
75 m · 10 sec · 7230 South
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Turn right onto 2870 East
1513 ft · 57 sec · 2870 East
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Turn left onto Fort Union Boulevard
4.3 mi · 8 min · Fort Union Boulevard
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Continue on 7200 South
3255 ft · 1 min · 7200 South
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Take the ramp straight toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
14 mi · 15 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 194 West: 2100 North
3053 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Thanksgiving Way
1297 ft · 34 sec · Thanksgiving Way
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Continue on State Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · State Street
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Turn right onto Center Street
2420 ft · 1 min · Center Street
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Turn right onto West 300 North
131 m · 21 sec · West 300 North
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Turn right onto 100 West
31 m · 5 sec · 100 West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 100 West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cottonwood Heights and Lehi.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
14 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Cottonwood Heights and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Lehi.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cottonwood Heights to Lehi?
The road trip is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Draper is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Cottonwood Heights and 13.6 miles from Lehi.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.46 one way or $6.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Cottonwood Heights and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Lehi.
Stop Ideas Near Draper
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 Draper.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cottonwood Heights and Lehi. Straight-line distance: 15.9 mi (25.59 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 Lehi
The most populous city in Utah County, Utah.
| Population | 73,383 |
| Coordinates | 40.3916200, -111.8507700 |
| Altitude | 1391 |
| Country | United States |
End: North 100 West (-111.850879, 40.391617)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.46 | $6.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $3.77 | $7.53 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $4.05 | $8.10 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $4.82 | $9.63 |
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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