Cedar City to Emporia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

918.6 miles 1478.4 km · straight line
1102.4 miles estimated 1774.1 km · driving distance
22h 11min estimated drive time
$106 - $131 estimated fuel cost
~2h 21min flight time
82° E bearing direction

How far is Cedar City from Emporia?

The distance from Cedar City to Emporia is 918.6 miles (1478.4 km) as the crow flies. Emporia is located E of Cedar City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1102.4 miles, taking about 22h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 21min. Both are located in United States — Cedar City in Utah and Emporia in Kansas.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Cedar City and Emporia. 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 Emporia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 11min $106 - $131 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 37min $88–$165* Budget
Train ~28h 50min $132–$386* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar City & Emporia

Quick Facts

Cedar City
37.68°N, 113.06°W
America/Denver
1782m elevation
Emporia
38.40°N, 96.18°W
America/Chicago
348m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 306 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 77 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients