How far is Cottonwood Heights, UT from Salt Lake City, UT?
The driving distance from Cottonwood Heights, UT to Salt Lake City, UT is about 16.2 miles (26 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Salt Lake County, 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 Salt Lake City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cottonwood Heights and Salt Lake City.
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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
5.1 mi · 5 min · Belt Route
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Keep slight left
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
4.2 mi · 4 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward 2100 South, 1300 South, West Temple
2553 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Continue on West Temple
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Continue on West Temple Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West Temple Street
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Turn right onto 400 South
822 ft · 31 sec · 400 South
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Turn left onto Main Street
24 m · 3 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cottonwood Heights and Salt Lake City.
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.
Belt Route
Merge slight left onto Belt Route
5.1 mi · 00h 05m
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 Salt Lake City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cottonwood Heights to Salt Lake City?
The road trip is about 16.2 miles (26 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Canyon Rim is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Cottonwood Heights and 8.3 miles from Salt Lake City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:50 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.22 one way or $4.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 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 Salt Lake City.
Stop Ideas Near Canyon Rim
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 Canyon Rim.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cottonwood Heights and Salt Lake City. Straight-line distance: 10.63 mi (17.11 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 Salt Lake City
The capital of Utah.
| Population | 200,567 |
| Coordinates | 40.7607800, -111.8910500 |
| Altitude | 1299 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-111.890996, 40.760782)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.22 | $4.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $2.41 | $4.82 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $2.59 | $5.19 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $3.08 | $6.17 |
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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