The drive from Murray, UT to Cedar City, UT covers 243.4 miles and takes about 4h 5m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Veterans Memorial Highway, North Main Street, State Street for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 237.2 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.57 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
121.7 miles from Murray, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 2m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 5m. Total distance: 243.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 5m drive with frequent turns across 243.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 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 237.2 miles.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
6,139 ft4,302 ft
Total Climb
2,669 ft
Total Descent
1,125 ft
Highest Point
6,139 ft
~173.9 mi in
Elevation Range
1,837 ft
Notable High Points
4,646 ft at ~17.4 miles+73 ft prominence
5,359 ft at ~86.9 miles+155 ft prominence
5,486 ft at ~121.7 miles+395 ft prominence
6,139 ft at ~173.9 miles+264 ft prominence
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 early in the drive near 4800 South.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 5m 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: near the start (4800 South): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (SR 173 / 5300 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles: 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.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|4800 South
Turn left onto 4800 South
Navigation decision point
6
0.8 mi into trip|~1m in|SR 173 / 5300 South
Turn right onto SR 173 / 5300 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
1.5 mi into trip|~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
5
1.9 mi into trip|~4m 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.
5
239.1 mi into trip|~3h 58m in
Take the exit toward SR 130: Enoch
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 62
Toward SR 130: Enoch
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
237.2 mi
3h 54m
North Main Street
3.9 mi
6m
State Street
0.8 mi
1m
5300 South
0.7 mi
1m
4800 South
<0.1 mi
<1m
Main Street
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Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 237.2 mi, about 3h 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Murray, UT and Cedar City, UT.
1
Start on this road
27 ft·7 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto 4800 South
81 ft·4 sec·4800 South
3
Turn left onto US 89
0.8 mi·1 min·State Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto SR 173
0.7 mi·1 min·5300 South
Use the right lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·56 sec
Toward I 15 South: Las VegasUse the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 15
237 mi·3 hr 54 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·51 sec
Exit 62Toward SR 130: Enoch
8
Turn left onto I 15 Bus; SR 130
3.9 mi·6 min·North Main Street
9
Arrive at destination
I 15 Bus; SR 130
Trip Plan
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 121.7 miles from Murray, UT, or about 2h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 237.2 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 54 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 121.7 miles or 2h 2m 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 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cedar City, UT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Murray, 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 Murray, UT
This is one driving day of about 243.4 miles and 4h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 miles from Murray, 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 237.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 121.7 mi from Murray, UT
· 2h 2m into the drive
The midpoint is around 121.7 miles from Murray, 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 237.2 miles.
Arriving in Cedar City, UT
The final approach into Cedar City, 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 Cedar City, 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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 25.2
Caution: Tickets are required to enter Timpanogos Cave
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
near mile 243.4
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
near mile 243.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$38.57 one way
$77.14 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg85 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$40.43
$80.86
premium
$4.53
$43.42
$86.84
diesel
$5.61
$53.74
$107.48
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 85.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
73
0
$25.56
$11.68
Efficient EV
60.9
0
$21.30
$9.74
EV Truck/SUV
97.4
1
$34.08
$15.58
Gas CO2
85 kg
EV CO2
28 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 14, 2026
Origin
Murray, UT
Morning
in Murray on Saturday
Local time
8:37 AM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Cedar City, UT
Morning
in Cedar City on Saturday
Local time
8:37 AM
MDT
Current temp
52°F
Mostly Sunny
NNW 6 mph13% chanceLive 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
12 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
4h 5m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Murray, UT to Cedar City, UT covers 243.4 miles and takes about 4h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, North Main Street, State Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 121.7 miles from Murray, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $38.57 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 5m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (4800 South): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (SR 173 / 5300 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Murray, UT to Cedar City, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
High-altitude sections with notable climbs. The route ranges from 4,302 ft to 6,139 ft elevation with about 2,669 ft of total climbing. There are 4 notable high points along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Timpanogos Cave National Monument, Cedar Breaks National Monument and Zion National Park.
