Cedar City to Death Valley: Road Trip Guide & Distance

227.5 miles 366.1 km · straight line
284.3 miles estimated 457.6 km · driving distance
5h 43min estimated drive time
$27 - $34 estimated fuel cost
~57min flight time
251° WSW bearing direction

How far is Cedar City from Death Valley?

The distance from Cedar City to Death Valley is 227.5 miles (366.1 km) as the crow flies. Death Valley is located WSW of Cedar City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 284.3 miles, taking about 5h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 57min. Both are located in United States — Cedar City in Utah and Death Valley in California.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Cedar City and Death Valley. 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 Cedar City to Death Valley

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 43min $27 - $34 Flexible stops
Fly ~57min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~6h 52min $23–$43* Budget
Train ~5h 26min $34–$100* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar City & Death Valley

Quick Facts

Cedar City
37.68°N, 113.06°W
America/Denver
1782m elevation
Death Valley
36.53°N, 116.93°W
America/Los_Angeles
-86m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 76 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 19 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 109.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients