Cedar City to Jefferson City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1134.6 miles 1825.9 km · straight line
1361.5 miles estimated 2191.1 km · driving distance
27h 23min estimated drive time
$131 - $161 estimated fuel cost
~2h 47min flight time
80° E bearing direction

How far is Cedar City from Jefferson City?

The distance from Cedar City to Jefferson City is 1134.6 miles (1825.9 km) as the crow flies. Jefferson City is located E of Cedar City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1361.5 miles, taking about 27h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 47min. Both are located in United States — Cedar City in Utah and Jefferson City in Missouri.

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 Jefferson City. 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 Jefferson City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 27h 23min $131 - $161 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 47min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~32h 52min $109–$204* Budget
Train ~35h 36min $163–$477* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar City & Jefferson City

Quick Facts

Cedar City
37.68°N, 113.06°W
America/Denver
1782m elevation
Jefferson City
38.58°N, 92.17°W
America/Chicago
192m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 378 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 95 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients