How far is Saint George, UT from Cedar City, UT?
The driving distance from Saint George, UT to Cedar City, UT is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Washington County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint George and Cedar City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint George and Cedar City.
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Start on the route
156 m · 39 sec
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Turn right onto 100 West
118 m · 19 sec · 100 West
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Turn right onto 200 South
610 ft · 32 sec · 200 South
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Turn left onto Main Street
1211 ft · 36 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
25 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
569 ft · 16 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Saint George Boulevard
1.4 mi · 4 min · Saint George Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
1795 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
47.9 mi · 46 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 Saint George 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
47.9 mi · 00h 46m
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 Saint George and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Cedar City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint George to Cedar City?
The road trip is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Toquerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.3 miles from Saint George and 26.3 miles from Cedar City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.24 one way or $14.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint George and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Cedar City.
Stop Ideas Near Toquerville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Kanarra Falls
Hurricane City Office
La Verkin City Community Center/Police Station
Hall Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Toquerville.
St. George, Utah
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint George and Cedar City. Straight-line distance: 48.9 mi (78.69 km).
#1 Saint George
The most populous city in Washington County, Utah.
| Population | 92,378 |
| Coordinates | 37.1041500, -113.5841200 |
| Altitude | 823 |
| 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: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.24 | $14.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $7.87 | $15.74 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $8.46 | $16.92 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $10.07 | $20.13 |
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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