How far is Cedar City, UT from Saint George, UT?

The driving distance from Cedar City, UT to Saint George, UT is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
54.58 mi
00h 53m
Flight
48.9 mi
78.69 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.9 mi
Kilometers
78.69 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.58 mi
Kilometers
87.84 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint George
Thu, Apr 23, 10:52 AM MDT
Return by in Cedar City
Thu, Apr 23, 11:45 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cedar City
2026-04-23T09:59
Arrive Saint George
Thu, Apr 23, 10:52 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:44 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cedar City
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Toquerville
UT

City in Washington County, Utah, United States

From Cedar City
26.3 mi
00h 26m
To Saint George
28.2 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph W
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cedar City and Saint George.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Cross Hollow Road

    959 ft · 19 sec · Cross Hollow Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 15 South

    1319 ft · 32 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    47.9 mi · 46 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 34: Saint George Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto University Avenue

    2490 ft · 1 min · University Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Trailblazer Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Trailblazer Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 100 West

    70 m · 12 sec · 100 West

  9. 9

    Turn right

    156 m · 37 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 Saint George.

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
47.9 mi · 88%
Main Street
2.01 mi · 4%
Trailblazer Boulevard
0.93 mi · 2%
SR 34
0.79 mi · 1%
University Avenue
0.47 mi · 1%
I 15 South
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

47.9 mi · 00h 46m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
48.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Toquerville
00h 26m from Cedar City
Leave By
4:44 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cedar City and Sunny near Saint George.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cedar City to Saint George?

The road trip is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Toquerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.3 miles from Cedar City and 28.2 miles from Saint George.

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

The direct path is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 4:44 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.51 one way or $15.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cedar City and Sunny near Saint George.

Stop Ideas Near Toquerville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Toquerville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Kanarra Falls
Scenic stop 14.1 mi away

Kanarra Falls

Kanarraville , UT
40 S Main St, Kanarraville, UT 84742
Rating 4.2/5 30 reviews Tourist attraction,City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.4 mi away

Hurricane City Office

Hurricane , UT
147 N 870 W, Hurricane, UT 84737
Rating 2.2/5 11 reviews City government office
La Verkin City Community Center/Police Station
Nearby stop 10.8 mi away

La Verkin City Community Center/Police Station

Toquerville
111 S Main St, La Verkin, UT 84745
Rating 4.1/5 34 reviews Police station
Hall Park
Scenic stop 12 mi away

Hall Park

Hurricane , UT
397 N 200 W, Hurricane, UT 84737
Rating 4.8/5 21 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Toquerville.

BUS

St. George, Utah

32 mi away
1235 South Bluff St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cedar City and Saint George. Straight-line distance: 48.9 mi (78.69 km).

Cedar City

#1 Cedar City

City in Iron County, Utah, United States

Population34,764
Coordinates37.6774800, -113.0618900
Altitude1782
CountryUnited States
Saint George

#2 Saint George

The most populous city in Washington County, Utah.

Population92,378
Coordinates37.1041500, -113.5841200
Altitude823
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-113.061756, 37.677482)
End: (-113.584121, 37.104063)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.93 gal
7.29 L · about $7.51
Round trip
$15.03
3.86 gal · 14.58 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.3 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.51 $15.03
Mid-grade $4.23 $8.17 $16.33
Premium $4.55 $8.78 $17.56
Diesel $5.41 $10.45 $20.89

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cedar City and Saint George. The current time is 09:59:06.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.