Origin
Draper, UT
Late night in Draper on Tuesday
Local time
4:37 AM
MDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Draper, UT to Cottonwood Heights, UT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
10.5 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Draper, UT
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Cottonwood Heights, UT
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Trip Overview
Draper to Cottonwood Heights is 10.5 miles and takes about 19 minutes via 1300 East, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Utah, connecting two areas in the Mountain West region. Expect a local feel with frequent turns rather than open highway cruising. Given its brevity, this trip is ideal for a quick connection between communities, perfect for a day trip or as part of a larger journey through the state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1300 East | 6.1 mi | 10m |
| Fort Union Boulevard | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Union Park Avenue | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Pioneer Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 2870 East | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 7230 South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
1300 East
— 6.1 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Draper, UT and Cottonwood Heights, UT.
1
Start on this road
141 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Pioneer Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Pioneer Road
3
Enter roundabout onto 1300 East
232 ft
·
4 sec
·
1300 East
4
Continue on 1300 East
5.7 mi
·
9 min
·
1300 East
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on Union Park Avenue
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Union Park Avenue
6
Turn right onto 1300 East
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
1300 East
7
Turn right onto Fort Union Boulevard
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Fort Union Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn right onto 2870 East
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
2870 East
9
Turn left onto 7230 South
244 ft
·
8 sec
·
7230 South
10
Arrive at destination
7230 South
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Pioneer Road
Turn right onto Pioneer Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
1300 East
Enter roundabout onto 1300 East
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
7.8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Fort Union Boulevard
Turn right onto Fort Union Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
10.1 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
2870 East
Turn right onto 2870 East
Navigation decision point
5
10.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
7230 South
Turn left onto 7230 South
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.66 one way
$3.33 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $1.74 | $3.49 |
| premium | $4.53 | $1.87 | $3.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.32 | $4.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.10 | $0.50 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.92 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Cottonwood Heights, UT
Late night in Cottonwood Heights on Tuesday
Local time
4:37 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
19m 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?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with no highway mileage contributing to the 10.5 miles. The longest continuous stretch you'll experience is 6.1 miles along 1300 East. You'll be navigating local roads, so be prepared for frequent intersections and changes in direction. This means your pace will likely be dictated by local traffic and traffic signals rather than a consistent speed limit.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.1 mi on 1300 East.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Pioneer Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 19m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Pioneer Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (1300 East): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 7.8 miles (Fort Union Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Draper, UT
Full guide →Draper is a city in Utah.
Arriving in Cottonwood Heights, UT
Full guide →Cottonwood Heights is southeast of Salt Lake City in Utah's Wasatch Range. It is a suburban community between Big Cottonwood Canyon and Little Cottonwood Canyon with a population of 34,000 (2019).
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 10.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.1 miles on 1300 East. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (Pioneer Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (1300 East): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 7.8 miles (Fort Union Boulevard): 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 Cottonwood Heights, 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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