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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
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.
The third most populous city in Salt Lake County, Utah.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Sunny
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.
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Start on Pioneer Street
6 m · 5 sec · Pioneer Street
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Turn right onto Herriman Main Street
2387 ft · 1 min · Herriman Main Street
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Turn right onto Rosecrest Road
2381 ft · 1 min · Rosecrest Road
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Turn left onto 13400 South
2.1 mi · 4 min · 13400 South
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Take the ramp slight right toward SR 154
1777 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bangerter Highway
5 mi · 6 min · Bangerter Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
1819 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
4.9 mi · 5 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 48, I 215: 7200 South, Belt Route
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 215
1440 ft · 25 sec
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Continue on I 215
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 215 East
2697 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Belt Route
3 mi · 3 min · Belt Route
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 152 North: 2000 East
1857 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Cottonwood Heights
122 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Highland Drive
2519 ft · 1 min · Highland Drive
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Turn left onto Fort Union Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Fort Union Boulevard
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Turn right onto 2870 East
1513 ft · 57 sec · 2870 East
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Turn left onto 7230 South
75 m · 8 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 Herriman and Cottonwood Heights.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Jordan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Herriman and Cottonwood Heights. Straight-line distance: 13.78 mi (22.18 km).
#1 Herriman
A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.
| Population | 55,756 |
| Coordinates | 40.5141100, -112.0329900 |
| Altitude | 1507 |
| 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: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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