Cape Girardeau to Cedar City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Cape Girardeau from Cedar City?

The distance from Cape Girardeau to Cedar City is 1287.5 miles (2072.1 km) as the crow flies. Cedar City is located W of Cape Girardeau. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1545 miles, taking about 31h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 5min. Both are located in United States — Cape Girardeau in Missouri and Cedar City in Utah.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cape Girardeau 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.