Riverside to Zion, Utah: Road Trip Guide & Distance

337 miles 542.4 km · straight line
404.5 miles estimated 650.9 km · driving distance
8h 8min estimated drive time
$39 - $48 estimated fuel cost
~1h 11min flight time
45° NE bearing direction

How far is Riverside from Zion, Utah?

The distance from Riverside to Zion, Utah is 337 miles (542.4 km) as the crow flies. Zion, Utah is located NE of Riverside. By car, the driving distance is approximately 404.5 miles, taking about 8h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in United States — Riverside in California and Zion, Utah in Utah.

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. 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 Riverside 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 Riverside to Zion, Utah

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 8min $39 - $48 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 46min $32–$61* Budget
Train ~7h 44min $49–$142* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Riverside & Zion, Utah

Quick Facts

Riverside
33.95°N, 117.40°W
America/Los_Angeles
256m 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 112 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 73.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients