Cedar City to Santa Maria: Road Trip Guide & Distance

451.4 miles 726.5 km · straight line
541.7 miles estimated 871.8 km · driving distance
10h 54min estimated drive time
$52 - $64 estimated fuel cost
~1h 24min flight time
248° WSW bearing direction

How far is Cedar City from Santa Maria?

The distance from Cedar City to Santa Maria is 451.4 miles (726.5 km) as the crow flies. Santa Maria is located WSW of Cedar City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 541.7 miles, taking about 10h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 24min. Both are located in United States — Cedar City in Utah and Santa Maria in California.

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. 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 Santa Maria. 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 Santa Maria

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 54min $52 - $64 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 5min $43–$81* Budget
Train ~10h 21min $65–$190* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar City & Santa Maria

Quick Facts

Cedar City
37.68°N, 113.06°W
America/Denver
1782m elevation
Santa Maria
34.95°N, 120.44°W
America/Los_Angeles
67m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 150 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 55.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients