How far is Eagan, MN from Cottonwood Heights, UT?
The driving distance from Eagan, MN to Cottonwood Heights, UT is about 1223.5 miles (1969.1 km), with a travel time of about 21h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 987.1 miles (1588.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 43h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 21h 38m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Custer County, South Dakota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eagan and Cottonwood Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eagan and Cottonwood Heights.
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Start on Pilot Knob Road
68 m · 6 sec · Pilot Knob Road
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Turn left onto Diffley Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Diffley Road
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Turn left onto I 35E South
1564 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
5.3 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 42
2405 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto County Road 42 West
2.6 mi · 5 min · County Road 42 West
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Continue on Egan Drive
2.5 mi · 4 min · Egan Drive
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Turn left onto Highway 13 South
3.3 mi · 5 min · Highway 13 South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
44 m · 3 sec · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Continue on Langford Boulevard/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2659 ft · 49 sec · Langford Boulevard/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Continue on Langford Boulevard /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Langford Boulevard /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Turn slight right
674 ft · 10 sec
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Continue on Country Trail East /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Country Trail East /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Continue on Country Trail West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
5 mi · 6 min · Country Trail West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Continue on East 2nd Street /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2566 ft · 50 sec · East 2nd Street /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Continue on 2nd Street East
3224 ft · 2 min · 2nd Street East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 2nd Street West
33 m · 2 sec · 2nd Street West
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Exit the roundabout onto 2nd Street West
1196 ft · 22 sec · 2nd Street West
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Turn left
5.8 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
23.7 mi · 29 min
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Continue straight
14.3 mi · 18 min
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Continue straight
61.6 mi · 1 hr 13 min
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Continue on 2nd Avenue North
2369 ft · 1 min · 2nd Avenue North
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Continue on State Highway 60
1564 ft · 35 sec · State Highway 60
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Continue on MN 60 W
16.7 mi · 19 min · MN 60 W
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Continue on State Highway 60
727 ft · 10 sec · State Highway 60
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Continue on MN 60 W
11.2 mi · 13 min · MN 60 W
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Take the exit right toward I 90: Sioux Falls
2269 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
395.2 mi · 6 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 16 Truck, ND 79 South: Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse
1470 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left
869 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on North Elk Vale Road
5.3 mi · 7 min · North Elk Vale Road
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Take the exit slight left
47.9 mi · 54 min
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Turn right onto Fall River Road
4 mi · 5 min · Fall River Road
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Continue on Jensen Highway
905 ft · 28 sec · Jensen Highway
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Turn left onto Indianapolis Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Indianapolis Avenue
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Continue on Highway 18 Bypass
1.1 mi · 2 min · Highway 18 Bypass
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 18 West
1069 ft · 14 sec · Highway 18 West
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Continue on US Highway 18
44.8 mi · 52 min · US Highway 18
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Turn left onto US Highway 85
45.8 mi · 49 min · US Highway 85
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Continue on North Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West 8th Street
882 ft · 25 sec · West 8th Street
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Continue on US Highway 20
23.3 mi · 25 min · US Highway 20
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Continue on US Highway 18/20
18.1 mi · 19 min · US Highway 18/20
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Take the exit slight right
62.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 West, US 26 West, WY 220 West: Shoshoni, Port of Entry
1846 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left
107 m · 11 sec
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Turn left
3 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Casper West Belt
7.3 mi · 9 min · Casper West Belt
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Turn right onto County Road 308
63.7 mi · 1 hr 12 min · County Road 308
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Continue straight
44.1 mi · 51 min
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Turn right onto West Spruce Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Spruce Street
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Take the ramp right
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
278.9 mi · 4 hr 35 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 215 South
1540 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on I 215
2121 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left
1864 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Belt Route
4.4 mi · 5 min · Belt Route
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 190 East: 6200 South
880 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Cottonwood Heights
822 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on 6200 South
1074 ft · 24 sec · 6200 South
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Turn right onto 3000 East
1.4 km · 2 min · 3000 East
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Fort Union Boulevard
124 m · 14 sec · Fort Union Boulevard
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Turn left onto 2955 East
81 m · 9 sec · 2955 East
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Continue on 2930 East
1297 ft · 46 sec · 2930 East
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Turn right onto 7230 South
30 m · 3 sec · 7230 South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 7230 South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eagan and Cottonwood Heights.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 90
Merge slight left
395 mi · 06h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Eagan and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cottonwood Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eagan to Cottonwood Heights?
The road trip is about 1223.5 miles (1969.1 km) and usually takes 21h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Buffalo Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 610.7 miles from Eagan and 612.8 miles from Cottonwood Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 987.1 miles (1588.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 236.4 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $154.11 one way or $308.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 383.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Eagan and Cottonwood Heights, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Eagan and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cottonwood Heights.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eagan and Cottonwood Heights. Straight-line distance: 987.09 mi (1588.57 km).
#1 Eagan
The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.
| Population | 65,975 |
| Coordinates | 44.8041300, -93.1668900 |
| Altitude | 292 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cottonwood Heights
City in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States
| Population | 33,327 |
| Coordinates | 40.6196700, -111.8102100 |
| Altitude | 1470 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cottonwood Heights (-111.81021, 40.61967)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1969 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 40h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 30h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 24h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 20h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 17h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 15h 15m |
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 | $3.57 | $154.11 | $308.22 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $169.31 | $338.62 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $189.65 | $379.29 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $210.03 | $420.06 |
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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