Cedar City to Telluride: Road Trip Guide & Distance

287.1 miles 462 km · straight line
358.8 miles estimated 577.5 km · driving distance
7h 13min estimated drive time
$35 - $43 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
85° E bearing direction

How far is Cedar City from Telluride?

The distance from Cedar City to Telluride is 287.1 miles (462 km) as the crow flies. Telluride is located E of Cedar City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 358.8 miles, taking about 7h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Cedar City in Utah and Telluride in Colorado.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cedar City and Telluride. 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 Telluride

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 13min $35 - $43 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 40min $29–$54* Budget
Train ~6h 51min $43–$126* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar City & Telluride

Quick Facts

Cedar City
37.68°N, 113.06°W
America/Denver
1782m elevation
Telluride
37.94°N, 107.81°W
America/Denver
2667m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 96 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 86.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients