How far is Cedar City, UT from Salt Lake City, UT?
The driving distance from Cedar City, UT to Salt Lake City, UT is about 251.8 miles (405.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 222.1 miles (357.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 57m 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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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 Salt Lake City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar City and Salt Lake City.
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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
244.7 mi · 4 hr 2 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward 600 South
1957 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on SR 269: 600 South
1.2 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto West Temple
1557 ft · 50 sec · West Temple
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Turn right onto 400 South
822 ft · 31 sec · 400 South
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Turn left onto Main Street
24 m · 3 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cedar City and Salt Lake City.
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
245 mi · 04h 02m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Cedar City and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Salt Lake City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cedar City to Salt Lake City?
The road trip is about 251.8 miles (405.2 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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 125.2 miles from Cedar City and 126.6 miles from Salt Lake City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 222.1 miles (357.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:02 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.57 one way or $69.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cedar City and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Salt Lake City.
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 Salt Lake City. Straight-line distance: 222.06 mi (357.37 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 Salt Lake City
The capital of Utah.
| Population | 200,567 |
| Coordinates | 40.7607800, -111.8910500 |
| Altitude | 1299 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-111.890996, 40.760782)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 405 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 08m |
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 | $34.57 | $69.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $37.57 | $75.14 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $40.40 | $80.79 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $48.06 | $96.12 |
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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