Origin
Cottonwood Heights, UT
Late night in Cottonwood Heights on Sunday
Local time
5:39 AM
MDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cottonwood Heights, UT to Riverton, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
14.5 mi
23 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cottonwood Heights, UT
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Riverton, UT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick commute between Cottonwood Heights and Riverton, this 14.5-mile journey is an efficient way to navigate the Mountain West. You can expect to spend about 23 minutes on the road, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel cost estimate of just $2, it is a very budget-friendly transit. Since this trip is entirely local, you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations or complicated logistics. It serves as a practical, straightforward connection between these two Utah communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 5.6 mi | 5m |
| Fort Union Boulevard | 4.3 mi | 8m |
| 12600 South | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| 12300 South | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| 7200 South | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 2870 East | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 7230 South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Redwood Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 5.6 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cottonwood Heights, UT and Riverton, UT.
1
Start on 7230 South
244 ft
·
10 sec
·
7230 South
2
Turn right onto 2870 East
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
2870 East
3
Turn left onto Fort Union Boulevard
4.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Fort Union Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on SR 48
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
7200 South
5
Take the ramp
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
6
Merge onto I 15
5.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 291
Toward SR 71: 12300 South
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
434 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Riverton
Use the right lane.
9
Turn straight onto SR 71
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
12300 South
10
Continue on SR 71
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
12600 South
11
Turn left onto SR 68
198 ft
·
6 sec
·
Redwood Road
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right
64 ft
·
4 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
2870 East
Turn right onto 2870 East
Navigation decision point
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Fort Union Boulevard
Turn left onto Fort Union Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
11.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward SR 71: 12300 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 291
Toward SR 71: 12300 South
8
11.9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Riverton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward Riverton
6
14.5 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
SR 68 / Redwood Road
Turn left onto SR 68 / Redwood Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.30 one way
$4.60 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $2.41 | $4.82 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.59 | $5.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.20 | $6.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.52 | $0.70 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Riverton, UT
Late night in Riverton on Sunday
Local time
5:39 AM
MDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
10 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
23m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features zero percent highway travel. You will navigate via 2870 East, Fort Union Boulevard, and 7200 South to complete the trip. Because the longest stretch is zero miles on 2870 East, you should be prepared for frequent turns and constant adjustments behind the wheel. The personality of this drive is strictly urban and local, demanding your full attention as you transition between neighborhood roads and main thoroughfares.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.6 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 2870 East.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 14.5 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (2870 East): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Fort Union Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 14.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.6 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Riverton, UT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (2870 East): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Fort Union Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Timpanogos Cave National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Riverton, UT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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