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Trip from Cedar City, UT to Draper, UT

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

3h 55m

Distance

234.4 mi

377 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$37

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

15 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 43m ★
6 AM
3h 56m
8 AM
4h 21m
10 AM
4h 5m
12 PM
4h 2m
3 PM
4h 6m
5 PM
4h 20m
8 PM
3h 48m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

This 234.4-mile drive from Cedar City to Draper, Utah, will take approximately 3 hours and 55 minutes, making it a manageable one-day trip. You'll navigate Veterans Memorial Highway and Main Street, with a projected fuel cost of around $37. The route is characterized by frequent turns, suggesting a local, more involved driving experience rather than a straightforward highway cruise. Given its relatively short duration and the nature of the roads, it's well-suited for a single day, allowing flexibility in your departure and arrival times. Both Cedar City and Draper are located within Utah, part of the Mountain West region, so you'll remain within a familiar geographical and cultural landscape throughout your journey.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

117.2 miles from Cedar City, UT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 58m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 55m. Total distance: 234.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 234.4-mile journey, as indicated by the 0% highway share. This means you'll be engaging with local roads for the majority of your trip, with Veterans Memorial Highway being the primary artery for the longest stretch of 228.6 miles. The frequent turns suggest a route that requires constant attention to navigation and road conditions, rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. As you progress, the road character will likely shift from more open stretches to more built-up areas as you approach your destination in Draper.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 228.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 3h 55m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 232.6 miles (US 89): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
3.8 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the ramp toward I 15 North

Navigation decision point

Toward I 15 North
5
4.1 mi into trip | ~6m in | I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
232.6 mi into trip | ~3h 51m in | US 89

Take the exit onto US 89 toward SR 71: 12300 South

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 291 Toward SR 71: 12300 South
9
232.8 mi into trip | ~3h 51m in | US 89

Keep slight right at fork onto US 89 toward SR 71: 12300 South, Draper

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward SR 71: 12300 South, Draper
4
234.4 mi into trip | ~3h 55m in | Pioneer Road

Turn right onto Pioneer Road

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway 228.6 mi 3h 45m
Main Street 3.8 mi 5m
12300 South 1.3 mi 2m
US 89 0.3 mi <1m
970 East 0.1 mi <1m
Draper Parkway 0.1 mi <1m
Pioneer Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Highway — 228.6 mi, about 3h 45m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cedar City, UT and Draper, UT.

1

Start on I 15 Bus; SR 130

3.8 mi · 5 min · Main Street
2

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Toward I 15 North
3

Merge onto I 15

229 mi · 3 hr 45 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4

Take the exit onto US 89

0.2 mi · 13 sec · US 89
Exit 291 Toward SR 71: 12300 South Use the slight right lane.
5

Keep slight right at fork onto US 89

391 ft · 6 sec · US 89
Toward SR 71: 12300 South, Draper Use the slight right lane.
6

Continue on US 89; SR 71

1.3 mi · 2 min · 12300 South
Use the right lane.
7

Continue on Draper Parkway

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Draper Parkway
8

Turn slight right onto 970 East

0.1 mi · 30 sec · 970 East
9

Turn right onto Pioneer Road

17 ft · 5 sec · Pioneer Road
10

Turn left

141 ft · 10 sec
11

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

With a total duration of under 4 hours, this 234.4-mile trip offers plenty of flexibility. Aim to leave Cedar City in the morning to take advantage of lighter traffic, especially on the local roads that make up this route. While there's only one recommended stop, you might want to plan for a brief break midway, perhaps around the 100-mile mark, to stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the $37 estimated cost is based on the entire 234.4 miles; it's wise to refuel before leaving Cedar City or as soon as you see a station after a significant stretch on Veterans Memorial Highway.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 117.2 miles from Cedar City, UT, or about 1h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 228.6 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 52 miles or 53m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 117.2 miles or 1h 58m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 11m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Draper, UT than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Cedar City, UT so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Cedar City, UT

This is one driving day of about 234.4 miles and 3h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 miles from Cedar City, UT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 228.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 117.2 mi from Cedar City, UT · 1h 58m into the drive

city in Utah County, Utah, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Payson, UT

117 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Beaver, UT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 52 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Payson, UT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 117.2 miles from Cedar City, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 228.6 miles.

Arriving in Draper, UT

The final approach into Draper, UT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Draper, UT.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Mi Ranchito AF

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

American Fork, Utah

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 217.7

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18017566138

Visit website

Mi Ranchito AF

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 217.7

American Fork, Utah

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18017566138

Visit website

Curry Connect

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $20 to $30 mile 234.4

Sandy, Utah

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+13852744177

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Cedar City, Utah

+14358650003

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 167.5

Nephi, Utah

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

AmpUp Charging Station

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 16.7

Parowan, Utah

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336926787

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.2 mi from route mile 50.2

Beaver, UT

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

AmpUp Charging Station

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 217.7

American Fork, Utah

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

2.9 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 134

Scipio, Utah

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

The Vine EV Charging Stations

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 217.7

Vineyard, Utah

Tesla Supercharger

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 167.5

Nephi, Utah

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Frontier Homestead State Park Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Cedar City, Utah

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+14355869290

Visit website

Cedar City Visitor Center

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Cedar City, Utah

Hours: 8:30 am–5 pm

+14355865124

Visit website

Cedar City Lighthouse

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Cedar City, Utah

Visit website

Parowan Visitor center

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 16.7

Parowan, Utah

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+14354778190

Dimple Dell Regional Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 234.4

Sandy, Utah

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+13854687275

Visit website

Escape Utah Sandy- Formerly Enigma Escape Games

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 234.4

Sandy, Utah

Hours: 2–10 pm

+13852168915

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Timpanogos Cave National Monument

Timpanogos Cave National Monument

National Monument

The visitor center, caves, and cave tours have not yet opened for the 2026 season. Hike your way past stunning vistas to explore a hidden underground world. Taste the thrill of caving as you twist and...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour $12 near mile 218.3
View on nps.gov
Cedar Breaks National Monument

Cedar Breaks National Monument

National Monument

Crowning the Grand Staircase, Cedar Breaks sits at over 10,000 feet and looks down into a half-mile deep geologic amphitheater. Come wander among timeless bristlecone pines, stand in lush meadows of w...

12 mi from route ~30 min detour $10
View on nps.gov
Zion National Park

Zion National Park

National Park

Follow the paths where people have walked for thousands of years. Gaze up at massive sandstone cliffs of cream, pink, and red that soar into a brilliant blue sky. Experience the tall, stretching walls...

26 mi from route ~66 min detour $35
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$37.14 one way

$74.29 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 82 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $38.93 $77.87
premium $4.53 $41.81 $83.63
diesel $5.61 $51.75 $103.51

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$37

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$62–$87

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 82 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

15 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

The Vine EV Charging Stations

Vineyard, Utah

Other

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Nephi, Utah

Tesla

1 DCFC

Tesla Destination Charger

Cedar City, Utah

Tesla Destination

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Nephi, Utah

Tesla

1 DCFC

Electrify America Charging Station

Scipio, Utah

Electrify America

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Fillmore, Utah

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Loop Charging Station

Orem, UT

Other

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Cedar City, Utah

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Other: 5 ChargePoint: 4 Tesla: 3 Tesla Destination: 2 Electrify America: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 70.3 0 $24.61 $11.25
Efficient EV 58.6 0 $20.51 $9.38
EV Truck/SUV 93.8 1 $32.82 $15.00

Gas CO2

82 kg

EV CO2

27 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Cedar City, UT

Night in Cedar City on Thursday

Local time

10:51 PM

MDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Draper, UT

Night in Draper on Thursday

Local time

10:51 PM

MDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

13 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 55m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Cedar City, UT to Draper, UT covers 234.4 miles and takes about 3h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, Main Street, 12300 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 117.2 miles from Cedar City, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $37.14 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 55m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 232.6 miles (US 89): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Cedar City, UT to Draper, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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