Cedar City to Salina: Road Trip Guide & Distance

841.1 miles 1353.6 km · straight line
1009.3 miles estimated 1624.3 km · driving distance
20h 18min estimated drive time
$97 - $120 estimated fuel cost
~2h 12min flight time
80° E bearing direction

How far is Cedar City from Salina?

The distance from Cedar City to Salina is 841.1 miles (1353.6 km) as the crow flies. Salina is located E of Cedar City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1009.3 miles, taking about 20h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 12min. Both are located in United States — Cedar City in Utah and Salina in Kansas.

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 Salina. 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 Salina

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 18min $97 - $120 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 22min $81–$151* Budget
Train ~26h 23min $121–$353* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar City & Salina

Quick Facts

Cedar City
37.68°N, 113.06°W
America/Denver
1782m elevation
Salina
38.84°N, 97.61°W
America/Chicago
373m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 280 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 70 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients