How far is Draper, UT from Cedar City, UT?
The driving distance from Draper, UT to Cedar City, UT is about 234.6 miles (377.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 206.9 miles (333 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 53m 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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Draper and Cedar City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Draper and Cedar City.
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Start on the route
43 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto Pioneer Road
666 ft · 24 sec · Pioneer Road
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Turn right onto 900 East
683 ft · 31 sec · 900 East
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Turn left onto 12300 South
1.3 mi · 3 min · 12300 South
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Take the ramp slight left
2096 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
228.3 mi · 3 hr 45 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 130: Enoch
1771 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto North Main Street
3.9 mi · 6 min · North 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 Draper and Cedar 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
228 mi · 03h 45m
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.
Sunny leaving Draper and Sunny near Cedar City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Draper to Cedar City?
The road trip is about 234.6 miles (377.5 km) and usually takes 03h 56m 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 117.4 miles from Draper and 117.3 miles from Cedar City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 206.9 miles (333 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.7 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 9:06 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.23 one way or $64.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Draper and Sunny near Cedar City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Draper and Cedar City. Straight-line distance: 206.94 mi (333.04 km).
#1 Draper
The most populous city in Utah County, Utah.
| Population | 48,963 |
| Coordinates | 40.5246700, -111.8638200 |
| Altitude | 1373 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cedar City
City in Iron County, Utah, United States
| Population | 34,764 |
| Coordinates | 37.6774800, -113.0618900 |
| Altitude | 1782 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cedar City (-113.06189, 37.67748)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 378 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 55m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $32.23 | $64.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $35.03 | $70.07 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $37.67 | $75.33 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $44.81 | $89.62 |
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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