Cedar City to Grand Junction: Road Trip Guide & Distance

262.5 miles 422.4 km · straight line
328.1 miles estimated 528 km · driving distance
6h 36min estimated drive time
$32 - $39 estimated fuel cost
~1h 2min flight time
67° ENE bearing direction

How far is Cedar City from Grand Junction?

The distance from Cedar City to Grand Junction is 262.5 miles (422.4 km) as the crow flies. Grand Junction is located ENE of Cedar City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 328.1 miles, taking about 6h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 2min. Both are located in United States — Cedar City in Utah and Grand Junction in Colorado.

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.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 36min $32 - $39 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 2min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 55min $26–$49* Budget
Train ~6h 16min $39–$115* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar City & Grand Junction

Quick Facts

Cedar City
37.68°N, 113.06°W
America/Denver
1782m elevation
Grand Junction
39.06°N, 108.55°W
America/Denver
1400m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 88 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 22 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 94.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients