How far is Las Vegas, NV from Cedar City, UT?
The driving distance from Las Vegas, NV to Cedar City, UT is about 169.6 miles (273 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 154.7 miles (248.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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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 02h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Las Vegas and Cedar City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Las Vegas and Cedar City.
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Start on East Bonanza Road
1815 ft · 50 sec · East Bonanza Road
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1623 ft · 48 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto West Washington Avenue
1062 ft · 33 sec · West Washington Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 15 North
2776 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Las Vegas Freeway
79.6 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Las Vegas Freeway
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
86.3 mi · 1 hr 30 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 Business, SR 130
980 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 15 Business, SR 130
76 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Cross Hollow Road
136 m · 9 sec · Cross Hollow Road
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Continue on Main Street
2 mi · 4 min · 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 Las Vegas 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
Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
86.3 mi · 01h 30m
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 Las Vegas and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cedar City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Las Vegas to Cedar City?
The road trip is about 169.6 miles (273 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?
Mesquite is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.8 miles from Las Vegas and 84.9 miles from Cedar City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 154.7 miles (248.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:32 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.66 one way or $59.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Las Vegas and Cedar City, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Las Vegas and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cedar City.
Stop Ideas Near Mesquite
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mesquite, an IHG Hotel
Chevron
Mesquite City Hall
Mesquite Regional Sports and Event Complex
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mesquite.
St. George, Utah
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Las Vegas and Cedar City. Straight-line distance: 154.64 mi (248.87 km).
#1 Las Vegas
The twenty-fifth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Las Vegas metropolitan area.
| Population | 646,790 |
| Coordinates | 36.1749700, -115.1372200 |
| Altitude | 610 |
| 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: 273 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $4.95 | $29.66 | $59.31 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $31.97 | $63.95 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $33.34 | $66.68 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $38.13 | $76.26 |
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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