How far is Murray, UT from Cedar City, UT?

The driving distance from Murray, UT to Cedar City, UT is about 243.4 miles (391.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 215.9 miles (347.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
243.41 mi
04h 05m
Flight
215.9 mi
347.46 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
215.9 mi
Kilometers
347.46 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
243.41 mi
Kilometers
391.73 km
Drive Time
04h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cedar City
Sat, Apr 18, 7:12 AM MDT
Return by in Murray
Sat, Apr 18, 11:17 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Murray
2026-04-18T03:06
Arrive Cedar City
Sat, Apr 18, 7:12 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:48 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Murray
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Holden
UT

Town in Millard County, Utah, United States

From Murray
121.8 mi
02h 02m
To Cedar City
121.7 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 mph SSE
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Murray and Cedar City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Murray and Cedar City.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    8 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 4800 South

    25 m · 4 sec · 4800 South

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · State Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 5300 South

    1.1 km · 1 min · 5300 South

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 15 South: Las Vegas

    2227 ft · 56 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    237.2 mi · 3 hr 54 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 130: Enoch

    1771 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Murray 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
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
237 mi · 97%
North Main Street
3.95 mi · 2%
State Street
0.75 mi
5300 South
0.71 mi
I 15 South
0.42 mi
SR 130
0.34 mi
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

237 mi · 03h 54m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.5 mi
215.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holden
02h 02m from Murray
Leave By
8:48 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Murray 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 Murray to Cedar City?

The road trip is about 243.4 miles (391.7 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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 121.8 miles from Murray and 121.7 miles from Cedar City.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 215.9 miles (347.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.5 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 8:48 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.44 one way or $66.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Murray and Sunny near Cedar City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Murray and Cedar City. Straight-line distance: 215.9 mi (347.46 km).

Murray

#1 Murray

The most populous city in Salt Lake County, Utah.

Population48,355
Coordinates40.6668900, -111.8879900
Altitude1311
CountryUnited States
Cedar City

#2 Cedar City

City in Iron County, Utah, United States

Population34,764
Coordinates37.6774800, -113.0618900
Altitude1782
CountryUnited States
Start: Murray (-111.88799, 40.66689)
End: Cedar City (-113.06189, 37.67748)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 392 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.59 gal
32.51 L · about $33.44
Round trip
$66.88
17.18 gal · 65.02 L
Estimated CO2
76.3 kg one way
Round trip: 152.7 kg / 337 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $33.44 $66.88
Mid-grade $4.23 $36.34 $72.69
Premium $4.55 $39.08 $78.15
Diesel $5.41 $46.49 $92.98

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 Utah · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Murray and Cedar City. The current time is 03:06:17.

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.