Brighton, Colorado to Cedar City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Brighton, Colorado from Cedar City?

The distance from Brighton, Colorado to Cedar City is 471.1 miles (758.2 km) as the crow flies. Cedar City is located WSW of Brighton, Colorado. By car, the driving distance is approximately 565.3 miles, taking about 11h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 27min. Both are located in United States — Brighton, Colorado in Colorado and Cedar City in Utah.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Brighton, Colorado and Cedar City. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.