Traveling from Herriman to Cedar City covers 237.3 miles and takes approximately 4 hours and 3 minutes of driving time. Because this route is a turn-heavy local drive rather than a straightforward interstate sprint, you can comfortably complete it as a one-day trip. You should budget about $38 for fuel to navigate the journey through the Mountain West. Since the route relies on local roads like Herriman Main Street, Rosecrest Road, and 13400 South, you will experience a more grounded transition between these Utah locations. It is a straightforward trip that avoids the monotony of long highway stretches, making it a manageable endeavor for a single day of travel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
118.7 miles from Herriman, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 4m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
219.4 mi
3h 35m
Mountain View Corridor
4.4 mi
6m
North Main Street
3.9 mi
6m
Redwood Road
3.6 mi
5m
West 2100 North
2.7 mi
3m
13400 South
1 mi
2m
Porter Rockwell Boulevard
0.6 mi
1m
Herriman Main Street
0.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 219.4 mi, about 3h 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Herriman, UT and Cedar City, UT.
1
Start on Pioneer Street
20 ft·4 sec·Pioneer Street
2
Turn right onto Herriman Main Street
0.5 mi·1 min·Herriman Main Street
3
Turn right onto Rosecrest Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Rosecrest Road
4
Turn left onto 13400 South
1.0 mi·2 min·13400 South
5
Turn right onto SR 85
4.4 mi·6 min·Mountain View Corridor
Use the right lane.
6
Turn left onto SR 131
0.6 mi·1 min·Porter Rockwell Boulevard
7
Turn right onto SR 68
3.6 mi·5 min·Redwood Road
8
Turn left onto West 2100 North
2.7 mi·3 min·West 2100 North
Use the left lane.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi·48 sec
Toward I 15: Las Vegas
10
Merge onto I 15
219 mi·3 hr 35 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·51 sec
Exit 62Toward SR 130: Enoch
12
Turn left onto I 15 Bus; SR 130
3.9 mi·6 min·North Main Street
13
Arrive at destination
I 15 Bus; SR 130
Trip Plan
Given the turn-heavy nature of the route, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refresh your focus. Leaving early in the day is your best bet to manage the 4-hour and 3-minute drive without feeling rushed by local traffic patterns. Since the entire trip relies on local roads, keep your GPS updated and pay close attention to your turn-by-turn navigation, especially when transitioning between Herriman Main Street and 13400 South. With a fuel budget of $38, it is wise to ensure your tank is topped off before departing, as local roads can lead to varying fuel consumption rates compared to steady highway driving. This flexibility allows you to adjust your pace throughout the day as needed.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 118.7 miles from Herriman, UT, or about 2h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 219.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 52 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 118.7 miles or 2h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cedar City, UT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Herriman, UT so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Herriman, UT
This is one driving day of about 237.3 miles and 4h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 miles from Herriman, UT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 219.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 233 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|Herriman Main Street
Turn right onto Herriman Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
1.9 mi into trip|~4m in|SR 85 / Mountain View Corridor
Turn right onto SR 85 / Mountain View Corridor
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
10.6 mi into trip|~16m in|West 2100 North
Turn left onto West 2100 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
13.6 mi into trip|~21m in|I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
233 mi into trip|~3h 56m in
Take the exit toward SR 130: Enoch
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 62
Toward SR 130: Enoch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.60 one way
$75.21 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg83 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$39.42
$78.83
premium
$4.53
$42.33
$84.66
diesel
$5.61
$52.39
$104.79
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 83 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
71.2
0
$24.92
$11.39
Efficient EV
59.3
0
$20.76
$9.49
EV Truck/SUV
94.9
1
$33.22
$15.19
Gas CO2
83 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Herriman, UT
Late night
in Herriman on Tuesday
Local time
3:23 AM
MDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Cedar City, UT
Late night
in Cedar City on Tuesday
Local time
3:23 AM
MDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 3m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a hands-on experience behind the wheel, as this 237.3-mile route consists entirely of turn-heavy local roads. With 0% highway share, you will navigate various local turns and surface streets rather than cruising on high-speed interstates. This structure keeps you engaged, requiring constant attention to road changes and navigation through local corridors. Because the route lacks long, uninterrupted highway stretches, the drive feels less like a passive transit and more like a deliberate navigation through the region. Prepare for a steady, technical pace that demands a bit more concentration than a typical freeway slog.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 219.4 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Herriman Main Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 3m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Herriman Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (SR 85 / Mountain View Corridor): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.6 miles (West 2100 North): Lane positioning matters here.
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.
The longest stretch is about 219.4 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Herriman Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (SR 85 / Mountain View Corridor): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.6 miles (West 2100 North): Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Cedar City, UT, but most travelers stay overnight.
