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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Quick Snapshot
Road
169.66 mi
02h 58m
Flight
154.64 mi
248.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.64 mi
Kilometers
248.87 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.66 mi
Kilometers
273.04 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cedar City
Wed, Aug 26, 9:22 AM MDT
Return by in Las Vegas
Wed, Aug 26, 11:21 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Las Vegas
2026-08-26T05:24
Arrive Cedar City
Wed, Aug 26, 8:22 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:59 AM to 1:59 PM MDT

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

Leave by
12:32 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Las Vegas
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Mesquite
NV

City in Nevada

From Las Vegas
84.8 mi
01h 29m
To Cedar City
84.9 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
110°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Aug 26 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph ESE
Destination
90°F
Wednesday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Aug 26 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on East Bonanza Road

    1815 ft · 50 sec · East Bonanza Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1623 ft · 48 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Washington Avenue

    1062 ft · 33 sec · West Washington Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 15 North

    2776 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Las Vegas Freeway

    79.6 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Las Vegas Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    86.3 mi · 1 hr 30 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 Business, SR 130

    980 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 15 Business, SR 130

    76 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Cross Hollow Road

    136 m · 9 sec · Cross Hollow Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    2 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    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.

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
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
86.3 mi · 51%
Las Vegas Freeway
79.6 mi · 47%
Main Street
2.01 mi · 1%
I 15 North
0.53 mi
East Bonanza Road
0.34 mi
North Main Street
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
154.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mesquite
01h 29m from Las Vegas
Leave By
12:32 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Mesquite and the surrounding midpoint area.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mesquite, an IHG Hotel
Stay option 6.7 mi away

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mesquite, an IHG Hotel

Mesquite , NV
1030 W Pioneer Blvd, Mesquite, NV 89027
Rating 4.3/5 909 reviews Hotel,Conference center,Wedding venue
Chevron
Practical stop 7 mi away

Chevron

Mesquite , NV
70 Falcon Ridge Pkwy, Mesquite, NV 89027
Rating 4.1/5 110 reviews Gas station,Auto repair shop,Diesel fuel supplier,Fuel pump,Gas company
Mesquite City Hall
Meeting point 5 mi away

Mesquite City Hall

Mesquite , NV
10 E Mesquite Blvd, Mesquite, NV 89027
Rating 5.0/5 8 reviews City Hall,City government office
Mesquite Regional Sports and Event Complex
Nearby stop 7.8 mi away

Mesquite Regional Sports and Event Complex

Mesquite , NV
1635 World Champion Way, Mesquite, NV 89034
Rating 4.4/5 247 reviews Event venue,Athletic field,Sports complex,Football Field,Soccer field

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

St. George, Utah

53 mi away
1235 South Bluff St.

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).

Las Vegas

#1 Las Vegas

The twenty-fifth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Las Vegas metropolitan area.

Population646,790
Coordinates36.1749700, -115.1372200
Altitude610
CountryUnited States
Cedar City

#2 Cedar City

City in Iron County, Utah, United States

Population34,764
Coordinates37.6774800, -113.0618900
Altitude1782
CountryUnited States
Start: Las Vegas (-115.13722, 36.17497)
End: Cedar City (-113.06189, 37.67748)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 273 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.99 gal
22.66 L · about $29.66
Round trip
$59.31
11.98 gal · 45.32 L
Estimated CO2
53.2 kg one way
Round trip: 106.5 kg / 235 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Nevada · Aug 26, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Las Vegas, NV and Cedar City, UT. The current time in Las Vegas is 05:24:09, although it is 06:24:09 in Cedar City.

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.