How far is Cottonwood Heights, UT from Spanish Fork, UT?
The driving distance from Cottonwood Heights, UT to Spanish Fork, UT is about 46.7 miles (75.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Utah County, Utah.
Route Weather Snapshot
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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 Spanish Fork.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cottonwood Heights and Spanish Fork.
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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
39 mi · 42 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East, SR 156: Spanish Fork, Main Street, Price
2127 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 156: Spanish Fork
2538 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 156: Spanish Fork, Salem, Main Street
72 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto 400 North
15 m · 1 sec · 400 North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 400 North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cottonwood Heights and Spanish Fork.
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
39 mi · 00h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cottonwood Heights and Sunny near Spanish Fork.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cottonwood Heights to Spanish Fork?
The road trip is about 46.7 miles (75.2 km) and usually takes 00h 58m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lehi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.4 miles from Cottonwood Heights and 23.4 miles from Spanish Fork.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.42 one way or $12.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cottonwood Heights and Sunny near Spanish Fork.
Stop Ideas Near Lehi
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 Lehi.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cottonwood Heights and Spanish Fork. Straight-line distance: 35.82 mi (57.64 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 Spanish Fork
A city in Utah County, Utah.
| Population | 41,268 |
| Coordinates | 40.1149600, -111.6549200 |
| Altitude | 1395 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spanish Fork (-111.65492, 40.11496)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.42 | $12.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $6.98 | $13.96 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $7.51 | $15.01 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $8.93 | $17.86 |
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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