How far is Herriman, UT from Cottonwood Heights, UT?

The driving distance from Herriman, UT to Cottonwood Heights, UT is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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
23.12 mi
00h 32m
Flight
13.78 mi
22.18 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.78 mi
Kilometers
22.18 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.12 mi
Kilometers
37.2 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cottonwood Heights
Sat, Apr 18, 10:22 PM MDT
Return by in Herriman
Sat, Apr 18, 10:54 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Herriman
2026-04-18T21:49
Arrive Cottonwood Heights
Sat, Apr 18, 10:22 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM MDT

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

Leave by
7:24 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Herriman
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
South Jordan
UT

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

From Herriman
11.6 mi
00h 16m
To Cottonwood Heights
11.6 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Saturday

Sunny

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

Patchy Frost then Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Herriman and Cottonwood Heights.

  1. 1

    Start on Pioneer Street

    6 m · 5 sec · Pioneer Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Herriman Main Street

    2387 ft · 1 min · Herriman Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Rosecrest Road

    2381 ft · 1 min · Rosecrest Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 13400 South

    2.1 mi · 4 min · 13400 South

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward SR 154

    1777 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Bangerter Highway

    5 mi · 6 min · Bangerter Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City

    1819 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    4.9 mi · 5 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 48, I 215: 7200 South, Belt Route

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 215

    1440 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on I 215

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 215 East

    2697 ft · 56 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Belt Route

    3 mi · 3 min · Belt Route

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 152 North: 2000 East

    1857 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Cottonwood Heights

    122 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Highland Drive

    2519 ft · 1 min · Highland Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Fort Union Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Fort Union Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 2870 East

    1513 ft · 57 sec · 2870 East

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 7230 South

    75 m · 8 sec · 7230 South

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7230 South

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
86.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bangerter Highway
4.96 mi · 21%
Veterans Memorial Highway
4.91 mi · 21%
Belt Route
3.01 mi · 13%
SR 48
2.59 mi · 11%
13400 South
2.12 mi · 9%
Fort Union Boulevard
1.21 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Bangerter Highway

Merge slight left onto Bangerter Highway

4.96 mi · 00h 06m

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 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
13.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Jordan
00h 16m from Herriman
Leave By
7:24 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Herriman and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Cottonwood Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Herriman to Cottonwood Heights?

The road trip is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

South Jordan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Herriman and 11.6 miles from Cottonwood Heights.

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

The direct path is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 7:24 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.19 one way or $6.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Herriman and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Cottonwood Heights.

Stop Ideas Near South Jordan

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Jordan, 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 South Jordan.

RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

22 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

22 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Provo

44 mi away
300 West 600 South
BUS

Ogden, Utah

73 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Herriman and Cottonwood Heights. Straight-line distance: 13.78 mi (22.18 km).

Herriman

#1 Herriman

A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.

Population55,756
Coordinates40.5141100, -112.0329900
Altitude1507
CountryUnited States
Cottonwood Heights

#2 Cottonwood Heights

City in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States

Population33,327
Coordinates40.6196700, -111.8102100
Altitude1470
CountryUnited States
Start: Herriman (-112.03299, 40.51411)
End: Cottonwood Heights (-111.81021, 40.61967)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.82 gal
3.09 L · about $3.19
Round trip
$6.38
1.64 gal · 6.18 L
Estimated CO2
7.3 kg one way
Round trip: 14.6 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.19 $6.38
Mid-grade $4.23 $3.47 $6.94
Premium $4.55 $3.73 $7.46
Diesel $5.41 $4.44 $8.88

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 Herriman and Cottonwood Heights. The current time is 21:49:45.

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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.