How far is Cedar City, UT from Wheatgrass, UT?
The driving distance from Cedar City, UT to Wheatgrass, UT is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25 miles (40.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Iron County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cedar City and Wheatgrass.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar City and Wheatgrass.
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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
19.3 mi · 18 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 271: Paragonah
1422 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1766 ft · 53 sec · North Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Frontage Road
4.2 mi · 16 min · Frontage Road
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Turn left
2.5 mi · 16 min
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Turn left
145 m · 35 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cedar City and Wheatgrass.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
19.3 mi · 00h 18m
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 leaving Cedar City and Partly Cloudy near Wheatgrass.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cedar City to Wheatgrass?
The road trip is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Parowan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Cedar City and 15.3 miles from Wheatgrass.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25 miles (40.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 4:32 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.24 one way or $8.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cedar City and Partly Cloudy near Wheatgrass.
Stop Ideas Near Parowan
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 Parowan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cedar City and Wheatgrass. Straight-line distance: 25.07 mi (40.34 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 Wheatgrass
Wheatgrass is a place in Utah, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.9719200, -112.7935600 |
| Altitude | 1746 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wheatgrass (-112.79356, 37.97192)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.24 | $8.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $4.61 | $9.22 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $4.96 | $9.92 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $5.90 | $11.80 |
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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