How far is Provo, UT from Cottonwood Heights, UT?
The driving distance from Provo, UT to Cottonwood Heights, UT is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Utah County, Utah.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Frost then Sunny
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Provo and Cottonwood Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Provo and Cottonwood Heights.
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Start on Center Street
7 m · 3 sec · Center Street
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Turn right onto North University Avenue
146 m · 19 sec · North University Avenue
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Turn left onto 100 North
2477 ft · 1 min · 100 North
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Turn left onto North 500 West
145 m · 12 sec · North 500 West
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Turn right onto West Center Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Center Street
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Continue on I 15 North: Salt Lake City
1366 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
29.1 mi · 31 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 Provo and Cottonwood Heights.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
29.1 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Provo 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 Provo to Cottonwood Heights?
The road trip is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Lehi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from Provo and 20.3 miles from Cottonwood Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 4:52 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.57 one way or $11.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Provo and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Cottonwood Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Lehi
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 Lehi.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Provo and Cottonwood Heights. Straight-line distance: 27.82 mi (44.78 km).
#1 Provo
The second most populous city in Utah.
| Population | 116,295 |
| Coordinates | 40.2338400, -111.6585300 |
| Altitude | 1387 |
| 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: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.57 | $11.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $6.05 | $12.10 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $6.51 | $13.01 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $7.74 | $15.48 |
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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