Origin
Orem, UT
Night in Orem on Saturday
Local time
10:34 PM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Orem, UT to Cedar City, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 34m
Distance
213.9 mi
344 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 22m
★
6 AM
3h 34m
8 AM
3h 59m
10 AM
3h 43m
12 PM
3h 41m
3 PM
3h 44m
5 PM
3h 58m
8 PM
3h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Orem, UT
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Cedar City, UT
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Trip Overview
This 213.9-mile drive from Orem, UT to Cedar City, UT is a manageable one-day trip, estimated to take around 3 hours and 34 minutes. You'll navigate primarily local roads, including Veterans Memorial Highway, North Main Street, and West Center Street, with no highway driving. With a projected fuel cost of $34, it's an economical option for a quick getaway. The route is characterized by frequent turns, suggesting a more in-depth exploration of local byways rather than a high-speed transit. This drive is entirely within the Mountain West region, offering a consistent regional feel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
107 miles from Orem, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 47m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 207.7 mi | 3h 22m |
| North Main Street | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| West Center Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| State Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 207.7 mi, about 3h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orem, UT and Cedar City, UT.
1
Start on US 89
88 ft
·
3 sec
·
State Street
2
Turn left onto West Center Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
West Center Street
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto I 15
208 mi
·
3 hr 22 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 62
Toward SR 130: Enoch
6
Turn left onto I 15 Bus; SR 130
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
North Main Street
7
Arrive at destination
I 15 Bus; SR 130
Trip Plan
Given the manageable 3-hour 34-minute duration, this 213.9-mile trip is best tackled as a single-day adventure, offering flexibility in your departure time. With only one recommended stop, you can choose to break up the drive as needed or push through to your destination. Keep an eye on your fuel, with an estimated cost of $34, and plan a stop if you're running low, especially since it's a turn-heavy local drive. The longest stretch on Veterans Memorial Highway is over 200 miles, so ensure you're comfortable with that continuous driving segment before setting out.
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 107 miles from Orem, UT, or about 1h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 207.7 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 47 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 107 miles or 1h 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 53m
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 Orem, 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 Orem, UT
This is one driving day of about 213.9 miles and 3h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Orem, 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 207.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
107 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 107 miles from Orem, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 207.7 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 210 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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West Center Street
Turn left onto West Center Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
5
2 mi into trip
|
~4m 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
209.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 27m in
Take the exit toward SR 130: Enoch
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 62
Toward SR 130: Enoch
4
210 mi into trip
|
~3h 28m in
|
I 15 Bus; SR 130 / North Main Street
Turn left onto I 15 Bus; SR 130 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.90 one way
$67.79 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
75 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $35.53 | $71.06 |
| premium | $4.53 | $38.16 | $76.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $47.23 | $94.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 64.2 | 0 | $22.46 | $10.27 |
| Efficient EV | 53.5 | 0 | $18.72 | $8.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 85.6 | 1 | $29.95 | $13.69 |
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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.
Destination
Cedar City, UT
Night in Cedar City on Saturday
Local time
10:34 PM
MDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
64°F
Fillmore, UT
107 mi in
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 34m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 213.9-mile journey. With 0% highway share, you'll be navigating surface streets and local highways for the full 3 hours and 34 minutes. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 207.7 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, indicating a significant portion of the drive follows this road. This profile suggests a route where you'll be more engaged with the driving, making frequent adjustments and experiencing the landscape at a more measured pace.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 207.7 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 West Center Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 34m drive. You will face about 5 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 (West Center Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Cedar City, UT
Full guide →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.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 34m. Total distance: 213.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 207.7 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 (West Center Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Cedar City, UT, but most travelers stay overnight.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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