How far is Park City, UT from Cottonwood Heights, UT?
The driving distance from Park City, UT to Cottonwood Heights, UT is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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 40m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Summit County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Park City and Cottonwood Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Park City and Cottonwood Heights.
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Start on Park Avenue
801 ft · 31 sec · Park Avenue
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Turn right onto 9th Street
61 m · 11 sec · 9th Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
107 m · 21 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Deer Valley Drive
1.3 km · 2 min · Deer Valley Drive
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Turn right onto Park Avenue
3.2 mi · 6 min · Park Avenue
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Continue straight
2.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight left
2144 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
14.9 mi · 16 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 Park City 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.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
14.9 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Park City and Sunny near Cottonwood Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Park City to Cottonwood Heights?
The road trip is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Summit Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Park City and 14.7 miles from Cottonwood Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.02 one way or $10.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Park City and Sunny near Cottonwood Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Summit Park
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 Summit Park.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Park City and Cottonwood Heights. Straight-line distance: 16.47 mi (26.51 km).
#1 Park City
City in Summit County, Utah, United States
| Population | 8,526 |
| Coordinates | 40.6460600, -111.4979700 |
| Altitude | 2141 |
| 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: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.83 | $5.02 | $10.05 |
| Mid-grade | $5.12 | $5.33 | $10.66 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $5.57 | $11.14 |
| Diesel | $6.28 | $6.53 | $13.06 |
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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