Cedar City to Lake Tahoe: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Cedar City from Lake Tahoe?

The distance from Cedar City to Lake Tahoe is 389.9 miles (627.5 km) as the crow flies. Lake Tahoe is located WNW of Cedar City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 467.9 miles, taking about 9h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Cedar City in Utah and Lake Tahoe in California.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cedar City and Lake Tahoe. 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.