How far is Cottonwood Heights, UT from South Jordan, UT?

The driving distance from Cottonwood Heights, UT to South Jordan, UT is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.31 mi
00h 18m
Flight
7.42 mi
11.94 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.42 mi
Kilometers
11.94 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
13.31 mi
Kilometers
21.42 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Jordan
Sat, Apr 18, 8:31 PM MDT
Return by in Cottonwood Heights
Sat, Apr 18, 8:49 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cottonwood Heights
2026-04-18T20:13
Arrive South Jordan
Sat, Apr 18, 8:31 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:54 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cottonwood Heights
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Midvale
UT

City in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States

From Cottonwood Heights
5.7 mi
00h 09m
To South Jordan
7.6 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cottonwood Heights and South Jordan.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cottonwood Heights and South Jordan.

  1. 1

    Start on 7230 South

    75 m · 10 sec · 7230 South

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 2870 East

    1513 ft · 57 sec · 2870 East

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Fort Union Boulevard

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Fort Union Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on 7200 South

    3255 ft · 1 min · 7200 South

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 15 South: Las Vegas

    1.3 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 151 West: 10600 South

    962 ft · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on South Jordan

    774 ft · 19 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto 10600 South

    1.3 km · 1 min · 10600 South

  10. 10

    Continue on 10515 South

    1146 ft · 24 sec · 10515 South

  11. 11

    Continue on South Jordan Parkway

    2495 ft · 49 sec · South Jordan Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on 10400 South

    1078 ft · 52 sec · 10400 South

  13. 13

    Continue on 10400 South

    570 ft · 12 sec · 10400 South

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 10400 South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cottonwood Heights and South Jordan.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
105.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fort Union Boulevard
4.28 mi · 32%
Veterans Memorial Highway
3.31 mi · 25%
I 15 South
0.83 mi · 6%
10600 South
0.8 mi · 6%
7200 South
0.62 mi · 5%
South Jordan Parkway
0.47 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Fort Union Boulevard

Turn left onto Fort Union Boulevard

4.28 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
7.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midvale
00h 09m from Cottonwood Heights
Leave By
7:54 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Cottonwood Heights and Patchy Frost then Sunny near South Jordan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cottonwood Heights to South Jordan?

The road trip is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?

Midvale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.7 miles from Cottonwood Heights and 7.6 miles from South Jordan.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:54 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.83 one way or $3.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 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 South Jordan.

Stop Ideas Near Midvale

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Midvale, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Midvale.

RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

17 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

17 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Provo

47 mi away
300 West 600 South
BUS

Ogden, Utah

68 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cottonwood Heights and South Jordan. Straight-line distance: 7.42 mi (11.94 km).

Cottonwood Heights

#1 Cottonwood Heights

City in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States

Population33,327
Coordinates40.6196700, -111.8102100
Altitude1470
CountryUnited States
South Jordan

#2 South Jordan

The third most populous city in Salt Lake County, Utah.

Population78,503
Coordinates40.5621700, -111.9296600
Altitude1353
CountryUnited States
Start: 7230 South (-111.81021, 40.61981)
End: West South Jordan Parkway (-111.92966, 40.562174)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.47 gal
1.78 L · about $1.83
Round trip
$3.66
0.94 gal · 3.56 L
Estimated CO2
4.2 kg one way
Round trip: 8.4 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $1.83 $3.66
Mid-grade $4.23 $1.99 $3.98
Premium $4.55 $2.14 $4.28
Diesel $5.41 $2.54 $5.09

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Utah · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Cottonwood Heights and South Jordan. The current time is 20:13:15.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.