How far is South Jordan, UT from Cedar City, UT?

The driving distance from South Jordan, UT to Cedar City, UT is about 236.9 miles (381.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 208.3 miles (335.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
236.85 mi
03h 58m
Flight
208.35 mi
335.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
208.35 mi
Kilometers
335.3 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
236.85 mi
Kilometers
381.18 km
Drive Time
03h 58m

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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 03h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cedar City
Wed, Apr 15, 4:08 PM MDT
Return by in South Jordan
Wed, Apr 15, 8:06 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Jordan
2026-04-15T12:10
Arrive Cedar City
Wed, Apr 15, 4:08 PM MDT
Route Timing
03h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM MDT

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

Leave by
9:04 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Jordan
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 South Jordan
118.5 mi
01h 59m
To Cedar City
118.4 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph S
Destination
59°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 14 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Jordan and Cedar City.

  1. 1

    Start on 10400 South

    608 ft · 14 sec · 10400 South

  2. 2

    Continue on South Jordan Parkway

    2395 ft · 47 sec · South Jordan Parkway

  3. 3

    Continue on 10515 South

    1132 ft · 23 sec · 10515 South

  4. 4

    Continue on 10600 South

    1.3 km · 1 min · 10600 South

  5. 5

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

    1713 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    230.6 mi · 3 hr 47 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 South Jordan 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
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
231 mi · 97%
North Main Street
3.95 mi · 2%
10600 South
0.82 mi
South Jordan Parkway
0.45 mi
SR 130
0.34 mi
I 15 South
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

231 mi · 03h 47m

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
03h 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.6 mi
208.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holden
01h 59m from South Jordan
Leave By
9:04 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving South Jordan 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 South Jordan to Cedar City?

The road trip is about 236.9 miles (381.2 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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 118.5 miles from South Jordan and 118.4 miles from Cedar City.

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

The direct path is about 208.3 miles (335.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.6 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 9:04 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.55 one way or $65.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around South Jordan and Sunny near Cedar City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Jordan and Cedar City. Straight-line distance: 208.35 mi (335.3 km).

South Jordan

#1 South Jordan

The third most populous city in Salt Lake County, Utah.

Population78,503
Coordinates40.5621700, -111.9296600
Altitude1353
CountryUnited States
Cedar City

#2 Cedar City

City in Iron County, Utah, United States

Population34,764
Coordinates37.6774800, -113.0618900
Altitude1782
CountryUnited States
Start: South Jordan (-111.92966, 40.56217)
End: Cedar City (-113.06189, 37.67748)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 381 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.36 gal
31.64 L · about $32.55
Round trip
$65.09
16.72 gal · 63.28 L
Estimated CO2
74.3 kg one way
Round trip: 148.6 kg / 328 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $32.55 $65.09
Mid-grade $4.23 $35.37 $70.74
Premium $4.55 $38.03 $76.06
Diesel $5.41 $45.24 $90.49

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between South Jordan and Cedar City. The current time is 12:10:52.

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.