Cedar City to New River Gorge: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1735.8 miles 2793.5 km · straight line
2083 miles estimated 3352.2 km · driving distance
41h 54min estimated drive time
$200 - $247 estimated fuel cost
~4h 0min flight time
79° E bearing direction

How far is Cedar City from New River Gorge?

The distance from Cedar City to New River Gorge is 1735.8 miles (2793.5 km) as the crow flies. New River Gorge is located E of Cedar City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2083 miles, taking about 41h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 0min. Both are located in United States — Cedar City in Utah and New River Gorge in West Virginia.

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 New River Gorge. 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 New River Gorge

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 41h 54min $200 - $247 Flexible stops
Fly ~4h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~50h 17min $167–$312* Budget
Train ~54h 28min $250–$729* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar City & New River Gorge

Quick Facts

Cedar City
37.68°N, 113.06°W
America/Denver
1782m elevation
New River Gorge
38.07°N, 81.08°W
America/New_York
300m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 579 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 145 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 14.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients