Cañon City to Cedar City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

428.5 miles 689.6 km · straight line
514.2 miles estimated 827.5 km · driving distance
10h 21min estimated drive time
$49 - $61 estimated fuel cost
~1h 22min flight time
265° W bearing direction

How far is Cañon City from Cedar City?

The distance from Cañon City to Cedar City is 428.5 miles (689.6 km) as the crow flies. Cedar City is located W of Cañon City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 514.2 miles, taking about 10h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 22min. Both are located in United States — Cañon City 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 Cañon City 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.

How to Get from Cañon City to Cedar City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 21min $49 - $61 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 25min $41–$77* Budget
Train ~9h 50min $62–$180* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cañon City & Cedar City

Quick Facts

Cañon City
38.44°N, 105.24°W
America/Denver
1631m elevation
Cedar City
37.68°N, 113.06°W
America/Denver
1782m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 143 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 36 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 58.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients