How far is Cottonwood Heights, UT from Orem, UT?
The driving distance from Cottonwood Heights, UT to Orem, UT is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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
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City in Salt Lake and Utah counties in Utah, United States
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 Orem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cottonwood Heights and Orem.
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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 · 9 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
25.3 mi · 27 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 52: 800 North
1089 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 52 East: Provo Canyon, Sundance
781 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on Canyon Parkway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Canyon Parkway
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Turn right onto State Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · State Street
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Turn uturn onto State Street
120 m · 8 sec · State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cottonwood Heights and Orem.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
25.3 mi · 00h 27m
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 Orem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cottonwood Heights to Orem?
The road trip is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Bluffdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Cottonwood Heights and 20.5 miles from Orem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 7:06 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.18 one way or $10.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 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 Orem.
Stop Ideas Near Bluffdale
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 Bluffdale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cottonwood Heights and Orem. Straight-line distance: 23.12 mi (37.2 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 Orem
The second most populous city in Utah County, Utah.
| Population | 98,970 |
| Coordinates | 40.2969000, -111.6946500 |
| Altitude | 1455 |
| Country | United States |
End: South State Street (-111.694787, 40.296865)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.18 | $10.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $5.63 | $11.25 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $6.05 | $12.10 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $7.20 | $14.40 |
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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