Cedar City to Grand Canyon: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Cedar City from Grand Canyon?

The distance from Cedar City to Grand Canyon is 120.5 miles (194 km) as the crow flies. Grand Canyon is located SSE of Cedar City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 150.7 miles, taking about 3h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 45min. Both are located in United States — Cedar City in Utah and Grand Canyon in Arizona.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cedar City and Grand Canyon. 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.