Grand Island to Zion, Utah: Road Trip Guide & Distance

825 miles 1327.7 km · straight line
990 miles estimated 1593.2 km · driving distance
19h 55min estimated drive time
$95 - $117 estimated fuel cost
~2h 10min flight time
257° WSW bearing direction

How far is Grand Island from Zion, Utah?

The distance from Grand Island to Zion, Utah is 825 miles (1327.7 km) as the crow flies. Zion, Utah is located WSW of Grand Island. By car, the driving distance is approximately 990 miles, taking about 19h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 10min. Both are located in United States — Grand Island in Nebraska and Zion, Utah in Utah.

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. 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 Grand Island and Zion, Utah. 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 Grand Island to Zion, Utah

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 55min $95 - $117 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 54min $79–$149* Budget
Train ~25h 54min $119–$347* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Grand Island & Zion, Utah

Quick Facts

Grand Island
40.92°N, 98.34°W
America/Chicago
567m elevation
Zion, Utah
37.30°N, 113.03°W
America/Denver
1219m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 275 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 69 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients