How far is Cedar City, UT from Ogden, UT?
The driving distance from Cedar City, UT to Ogden, UT is about 286.8 miles (461.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 251.8 miles (405.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Millard County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cedar City and Ogden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar City and Ogden.
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Start on Main Street
3.8 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 15 North
1565 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
261.3 mi · 4 hr 20 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
17.7 mi · 19 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 79: 31st Street
2053 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto 31st Street
1.2 km · 1 min · 31st Street
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Turn left onto Wall Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Wall Avenue
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Turn right onto 24th Street
1382 ft · 30 sec · 24th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 24th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cedar City and Ogden.
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
261 mi · 04h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Cedar City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ogden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cedar City to Ogden?
The road trip is about 286.8 miles (461.6 km) and usually takes 04h 14m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Scipio is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.8 miles from Cedar City and 144 miles from Ogden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 251.8 miles (405.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 35 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:30 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.40 one way or $78.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny around Cedar City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ogden.
Stop Ideas Near Scipio
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 Scipio.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cedar City and Ogden. Straight-line distance: 251.75 mi (405.15 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 Ogden
The most populous city in Weber County, Utah.
| Population | 87,387 |
| Coordinates | 41.2230000, -111.9738300 |
| Altitude | 1311 |
| Country | United States |
End: 24th Street (-111.973833, 41.222796)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 462 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 34m |
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 | $39.40 | $78.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $42.82 | $85.64 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $46.04 | $92.07 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $54.77 | $109.54 |
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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