Cedar City to Great Sand Dunes: Road Trip Guide & Distance

408 miles 656.6 km · straight line
489.6 miles estimated 787.9 km · driving distance
9h 51min estimated drive time
$47 - $58 estimated fuel cost
~1h 19min flight time
87° E bearing direction

How far is Cedar City from Great Sand Dunes?

The distance from Cedar City to Great Sand Dunes is 408 miles (656.6 km) as the crow flies. Great Sand Dunes is located E of Cedar City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 489.6 miles, taking about 9h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 19min. Both are located in United States — Cedar City in Utah and Great Sand Dunes in Colorado.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Great Sand Dunes. 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 Great Sand Dunes

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 51min $47 - $58 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 49min $39–$73* Budget
Train ~9h 21min $59–$171* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar City & Great Sand Dunes

Quick Facts

Cedar City
37.68°N, 113.06°W
America/Denver
1782m elevation
Great Sand Dunes
37.79°N, 105.59°W
America/Denver
2400m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 136 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 34 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 61 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients