Cedar City to San Jose: Road Trip Guide & Distance

484 miles 779 km · straight line
694.3 miles actual route 1117.4 km · driving distance
12h 47min estimated drive time
$67 - $82 estimated fuel cost
~1h 28min flight time
270° W bearing direction

How far is Cedar City from San Jose?

The distance from Cedar City to San Jose is 484 miles (779 km) as the crow flies. San Jose is located W of Cedar City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 694.3 miles, taking about 12h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 28min. Both are located in United States — Cedar City in Utah and San Jose 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 Jose. 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 Jose

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 47min $67 - $82 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 20min $56–$104* Budget
Train ~12h 9min $83–$243* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar City & San Jose

Quick Facts

Cedar City
37.68°N, 113.06°W
America/Denver
1782m elevation
San Jose
37.34°N, 121.89°W
America/Los_Angeles
25m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 161 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 51.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM