How far is Cedar City, UT from Riverton, UT?

The driving distance from Cedar City, UT to Riverton, UT is about 235.6 miles (379.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 205.5 miles (330.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
235.56 mi
03h 57m
Flight
205.54 mi
330.78 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
205.54 mi
Kilometers
330.78 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
235.56 mi
Kilometers
379.1 km
Drive Time
03h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Riverton
Sat, Apr 11, 2:48 PM MDT
Return by in Cedar City
Sat, Apr 11, 6:45 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cedar City
2026-04-11T10:51
Arrive Riverton
Sat, Apr 11, 2:48 PM MDT
Route Timing
03h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:06 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cedar City
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Holden
UT

Town in Millard County, Utah, United States

From Cedar City
117.8 mi
01h 58m
To Riverton
117.7 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 22 mph S
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cedar City and Riverton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cedar City and Riverton.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward I 15 North

    1565 ft · 38 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    228.6 mi · 3 hr 45 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 71: 12300 South

    1102 ft · 13 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Riverton

    632 ft · 18 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto 12300 South

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 12300 South

  7. 7

    Continue on 12600 South

    1.5 mi · 3 min · 12600 South

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Redwood Road

    60 m · 6 sec · Redwood Road

  9. 9

    Turn right

    20 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cedar City and Riverton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
229 mi · 97%
Main Street
3.76 mi · 2%
12600 South
1.47 mi · 1%
12300 South
1.1 mi
SR 71
0.33 mi
I 15 North
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

229 mi · 03h 45m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.1 mi
205.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holden
01h 58m from Cedar City
Leave By
9:06 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Cedar City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Riverton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cedar City to Riverton?

The road trip is about 235.6 miles (379.1 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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?

Holden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.8 miles from Cedar City and 117.7 miles from Riverton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 205.5 miles (330.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.1 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 9:06 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.35 one way or $64.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Cedar City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Riverton.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cedar City and Riverton. Straight-line distance: 205.54 mi (330.78 km).

Cedar City

#1 Cedar City

City in Iron County, Utah, United States

Population34,764
Coordinates37.6774800, -113.0618900
Altitude1782
CountryUnited States
Riverton

#2 Riverton

A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.

Population44,369
Coordinates40.5218900, -111.9391000
Altitude1353
CountryUnited States
Start: Cedar City (-113.06189, 37.67748)
End: Riverton (-111.9391, 40.52189)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 379 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.31 gal
31.47 L · about $32.35
Round trip
$64.70
16.62 gal · 62.94 L
Estimated CO2
73.9 kg one way
Round trip: 147.7 kg / 326 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $32.35 $64.70
Mid-grade $4.23 $35.16 $70.32
Premium $4.55 $37.80 $75.60
Diesel $5.41 $44.97 $89.95

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Utah · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Cedar City and Riverton. The current time is 10:51:48.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.