Cedar City to San Francisco: Road Trip Guide & Distance

511.2 miles 822.7 km · straight line
736.6 miles actual route 1185.5 km · driving distance
13h 29min estimated drive time
$71 - $87 estimated fuel cost
~1h 32min flight time
274° W bearing direction

How far is Cedar City from San Francisco?

The distance from Cedar City to San Francisco is 511.2 miles (822.7 km) as the crow flies. San Francisco is located W of Cedar City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 736.6 miles, taking about 13h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Both are located in United States — Cedar City in Utah and San Francisco in California.

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. 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 San Francisco. 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 San Francisco

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 29min $71 - $87 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 11min $59–$110* Budget
Train ~17h 32min $88–$258* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar City & San Francisco

Quick Facts

Cedar City
37.68°N, 113.06°W
America/Denver
1782m elevation
San Francisco
37.77°N, 122.42°W
America/Los_Angeles
16m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 170 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 48.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM