Cedar City to Mesa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

302.5 miles 486.8 km · straight line
449 miles actual route 722.6 km · driving distance
8h 55min estimated drive time
$43 - $53 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
166° SSE bearing direction

How far is Cedar City from Mesa?

The distance from Cedar City to Mesa is 302.5 miles (486.8 km) as the crow flies. Mesa is located SSE of Cedar City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 449 miles, taking about 8h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Cedar City in Utah and Mesa in Arizona.

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 Mesa. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Mesa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 55min $43 - $53 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 42min $36–$67* Budget
Train ~8h 28min $54–$157* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Cedar City
37.68°N, 113.06°W
America/Denver
1782m elevation
Mesa
33.42°N, 111.83°W
America/Phoenix
378m elevation

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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 101 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 82.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM