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

The driving distance from Ogden, UT to Cottonwood Heights, UT is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.6 miles (68.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
51.65 mi
01h 00m
Flight
42.55 mi
68.48 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.55 mi
Kilometers
68.48 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.65 mi
Kilometers
83.13 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cottonwood Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 12:20 AM MDT
Return by in Ogden
Sun, Apr 19, 1:21 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ogden
2026-04-18T23:20
Arrive Cottonwood Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 12:20 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:30 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ogden
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
West Bountiful
UT

City in Davis County, Utah, United States

From Ogden
25.8 mi
00h 30m
To Cottonwood Heights
25.8 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 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 Ogden and Cottonwood Heights.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 24th Street

    610 ft · 20 sec · 24th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue

    760 ft · 25 sec · Lincoln Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 25th Street

    760 ft · 29 sec · 25th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Wall Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Wall Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 30th Street

    42 m · 2 sec · 30th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on 30th Street

    3139 ft · 55 sec · 30th Street

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto 31st Street

    2212 ft · 47 sec · 31st Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 15 South, I 84 East: Salt Lake City

    1990 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    1.1 km · 45 sec · Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    27.4 mi · 29 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    5 mi · 5 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 215 South: Belt Route

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Belt Route

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Belt Route

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 190 East: 6200 South

    880 ft · 21 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Cottonwood Heights

    822 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on 6200 South

    1074 ft · 24 sec · 6200 South

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 3000 East

    1.4 km · 2 min · 3000 East

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Fort Union Boulevard

    124 m · 14 sec · Fort Union Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 2955 East

    81 m · 9 sec · 2955 East

  21. 21

    Continue on 2930 East

    1297 ft · 46 sec · 2930 East

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 7230 South

    30 m · 3 sec · 7230 South

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7230 South

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
36.3 mi · 70%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
4.99 mi · 10%
Belt Route
4.81 mi · 9%
I 215 South
1.21 mi · 2%
3000 East
0.84 mi · 2%
Wall Avenue
0.72 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

27.4 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
42.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Bountiful
00h 30m from Ogden
Leave By
4:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Ogden 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 Ogden to Cottonwood Heights?

The road trip is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

West Bountiful is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.8 miles from Ogden and 25.8 miles from Cottonwood Heights.

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

The direct path is about 42.6 miles (68.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:30 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.09 one way or $14.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near West Bountiful

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Bountiful, 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 West Bountiful.

RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

15 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

15 mi away
300 South 600 West
BUS

Ogden, Utah

37 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue
RAIL

Provo

77 mi away
300 West 600 South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ogden and Cottonwood Heights. Straight-line distance: 42.55 mi (68.48 km).

Ogden

#1 Ogden

The most populous city in Weber County, Utah.

Population87,387
Coordinates41.2230000, -111.9738300
Altitude1311
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: Ogden (-111.97383, 41.223)
End: Cottonwood Heights (-111.81021, 40.61967)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.82 gal
6.9 L · about $7.09
Round trip
$14.17
3.64 gal · 13.8 L
Estimated CO2
16.2 kg one way
Round trip: 32.3 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.09 $14.17
Mid-grade $4.23 $7.70 $15.40
Premium $4.55 $8.28 $16.56
Diesel $5.41 $9.85 $19.70

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 Ogden and Cottonwood Heights. The current time is 23:20:44.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.