How far is Salt Lake City, UT from Cottonwood Heights, UT?
The driving distance from Salt Lake City, UT to Cottonwood Heights, UT is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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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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 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
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salt Lake City and Cottonwood Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salt Lake City and Cottonwood Heights.
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Start on Main Street
720 ft · 37 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto 300 South
748 ft · 38 sec · 300 South
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Turn right onto State Street
1558 ft · 52 sec · State Street
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Turn right onto 500 South
1552 ft · 50 sec · 500 South
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Turn left onto West Temple
1 km · 2 min · West Temple
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Keep slight right to continue on I 15 South, I 80 East: Las Vegas, Cheyenne
8 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 215
901 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 215 East
2101 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight right onto Belt Route
3.4 mi · 4 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 Salt Lake 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.
I 15 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 15 South, I 80 East: Las Vegas, Cheyenne
7.97 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City to Cottonwood Heights?
The road trip is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Murray is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Salt Lake City and 8 miles from Cottonwood Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:42 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.18 one way or $4.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Salt Lake City and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Cottonwood Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Murray
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 Murray.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salt Lake City and Cottonwood Heights. Straight-line distance: 10.63 mi (17.11 km).
#1 Salt Lake City
The capital of Utah.
| Population | 200,567 |
| Coordinates | 40.7607800, -111.8910500 |
| Altitude | 1299 |
| 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: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.18 | $4.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $2.37 | $4.74 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $2.55 | $5.09 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $3.03 | $6.06 |
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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