Cedar City, UT Road Trips
Cedar City, UT serves as a quiet starting point in the Mountain West, connecting drivers to 5 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 53-mile quick runs to 250-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Cedar City, UT head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
11
Longest Drive
330.5 mi
Logan, UT
Quickest Drive
57m
Saint George, UT
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Trips from Cedar City, UT
Driving from Cedar City, UT
On average, trips departing from Cedar City, UT run 196 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 18m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 250 miles (4h 15m), while the shortest is just 53 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Cedar City, UT are West Valley City, UT (249.9 mi, 4h 15m), Riverton, UT (235.6 mi, 3h 57m), Draper, UT (234.4 mi, 3h 55m), Provo, UT (207 mi, 3h 27m), and Saint George, UT (52.7 mi, 57m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in UT currently averages around $3.89 per gallon. For the typical 196-mile trip from Cedar City, UT, budget about $30 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Cedar City, UT and 6 routes heading into Cedar City, UT, covering 11 total connections. Distances range from 53 to 250 miles.
The longest mapped route from Cedar City, UT covers 250 miles and takes approximately 4h 15m. Shorter options start at just 53 miles.
The average route from Cedar City, UT runs about 196 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 18m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.89/gallon for regular), the average 196-mile trip from Cedar City, UT costs roughly $30 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Cedar City, UT include West Valley City, UT, Riverton, UT, Draper, UT and Provo, UT. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Traveler Guide to Cedar City, UT
Cedar City is a small city in Dixie, Utah, and is a good place to stock up on supplies before heading into beautiful wilderness areas stretching out in all directions. The city is sandwiched between mountain ranges covered by Dixie National Forest, while further to the southwest lie the remotest areas of Zion National Park, and to the east Cedar Breaks National Monument and Bryce Canyon National Park.
Cedar City's elevation is approximately 5840' (1780m) above sea level, which gives it warm summers and cold winters.
1 Utah Shakespearean Festival, 351 W. Center St, ☏ +1 435 586-7880, [email protected]. Founded in 1961, the Utah Shakespearean Festival takes place each year on the campus of Southern Utah University from June to October. $20-100. 2 Neil Simon Festival, 105 North 100 East (Take exit 59 on I-15 and turn onto 200 North Street heading east. After driving approximately one mile, continue straight to cross Main Street and take the next right onto 100 East Street. Travel another block and the Heritage Center Theater will be to the right. Immediately past the theater (also on the right) is a free covered parking garage.), ☏ +1-435-267-0194. 3 Brian Head Ski Resort, 329 South Highway 143 Brian Head, toll-free: +1 866-930-1010. Southern Utah's premier ski resort. Winter activities include skiing, tubing, and bag jump. Summer activities include biking, hiking, golf, and geo-caching. $35-54. Southern Utah Thunderbirds. The sports teams representing Southern Utah University, playing in the Western Athletic Conference for most sports, as well as the football-only United Athletic Conference. While SUU is a member of NCAA Division I, it lacks the high profile of some other schools in the state, most notably Utah in Salt Lake City and BYU in Provo, in no small part because its football team plays in the second-level Division I FCS. On the plus side, this means ticket prices are considerably lower than those for more prominent teams.
Ninja Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar, 1180 Sage Drive #A, ☏ +1 435 867-5577. Café Rio, 1243 South Sage Dr, ☏ +1 435 867-3800. The Pub Craft Kitchen, 86 W Center St, ☏ +1 435 867-1400. (updated Aug 2020)
IG Winery & Tasting Room, 59 W Center St, ☏ +1 435-867-9463. Tu-Sa noon-9PM, Su noon-6PM. (updated May 2021) Bristlecone, 67 W Center St. M–Sa 6AM–6PM, Su 7AM–3PM. Coffee shop. (updated Jul 2025)
SpringHill Suites Cedar City, 1477 South Old Hwy 91, ☏ +1 435 586-1685, fax: +1 435 586-1686. Comfort Inn, 1288 S. Main St, ☏ +1 435 865-0003, fax: +1 435 867-8660, [email protected]. The Comfort Inn in Cedar City is a newly built hotel located just two miles away from Souther Utah University. Quality Inn, 250 N. 1100 West, ☏ +1 435 586-2082, fax: +1 435 586-3193, [email protected]. This hotel has the largest indoor pool in Cedar City and features great perks like free airport transportation with advanced reservations. Abbey Inn Cedar City, 940 West 200 North (Interstate 15, one block east at exit #59), ☏ +1 435 586-9966. A Magnuson Hotels affiliate, Abbey Inn Cedar City is 7 blocks from Southern Utah University, the Utah Shakespearean Festival and 30 minutes from Brian Head Ski and Summer Resort. Bard's Inn, 150 S 100 W, ☏ +1 435-251-0308.
1 Cedar City Regional Airport (CDC IATA) (located just northwest of town). Delta offers flights from Salt Lake City. Cedar City is located along I-15, the north-south freeway through western Utah. The drive from Salt Lake City is 3.5 hours and 2.5 hours from Las Vegas. Salt Lake Express provides intercity bus service.
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