How far is Cedar City, UT from Las Vegas, NV?
The driving distance from Cedar City, UT to Las Vegas, NV is about 169.7 miles (273.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 154.7 miles (248.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Nevada
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cedar City and Las Vegas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar City and Las Vegas.
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Start on Main Street
2 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Cross Hollow Road
959 ft · 19 sec · Cross Hollow Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 15 South
1319 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
86.2 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Las Vegas Freeway
80 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Las Vegas Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Washington Avenue, D Street, City Parkway
1209 ft · 32 sec
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Continue straight
144 m · 19 sec
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Turn left onto D Street
635 ft · 17 sec · D Street
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Continue on D Street
127 m · 16 sec · D Street
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Turn left onto West Bonanza Road
3033 ft · 1 min · West Bonanza Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Bonanza Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cedar City and Las Vegas.
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
86.2 mi · 01h 29m
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.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cedar City and Sunny near Las Vegas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cedar City to Las Vegas?
The road trip is about 169.7 miles (273.1 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?
Mesquite is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.8 miles from Cedar City and 84.9 miles from Las Vegas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 154.7 miles (248.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 12:34 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.32 one way or $46.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Cedar City and Las Vegas, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cedar City and Sunny near Las Vegas.
Stop Ideas Near Mesquite
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mesquite, an IHG Hotel
Chevron
Mesquite City Hall
Mesquite Regional Sports and Event Complex
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mesquite.
St. George, Utah
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cedar City and Las Vegas. Straight-line distance: 154.64 mi (248.87 km).
#1 Cedar City
City in Iron County, Utah, United States
| Population | 34,764 |
| Coordinates | 37.6774800, -113.0618900 |
| Altitude | 1782 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Las Vegas
The twenty-fifth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Las Vegas metropolitan area.
| Population | 646,790 |
| Coordinates | 36.1749700, -115.1372200 |
| Altitude | 610 |
| Country | United States |
End: Las Vegas (-115.13722, 36.17497)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 273 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
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 | $23.32 | $46.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $25.34 | $50.69 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $27.25 | $54.50 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $32.42 | $64.84 |
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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