This section includes a sample road trip timeline from SoCal to Cedar City, as well as hotel recommendations to help with your stay!

ROADTRIP TIMELINE FROM SOCAL TO CEDAR CITY, UTAH

Cedar City is approximately a 6-hour drive (not accounting for stops along the way) from Redlands, California. Here’s a travel timeline to help you plan your journey:

First 3 Hours:

The first leg of the trip features a lot of desert scenery.

• 1 hour 50 minutes in: You’ll find EddieWorld, a massive gas station with plenty of treats like ice cream, candy, chocolates, beef jerky, burgers, fries, chicken tenders, and more.

• 2.5 hours in: Welcome to Baker, California. This is a great place to stop for gas or stretch your legs. Highlights include: Alien Fresh Jerky for a unique road stop and The Chevron at 72922 Baker Blvd, which is much more than a gas station—it features Yogurtland, Cinnabon, Pizza Hut, KFC, Fatburger, and Coffee Bean all in one spot!

Hours 3–4.5:

• 3 hours 45 minutes in: You’ll reach Las Vegas, Nevada! Take your pick of dining, shopping, gas stations, or just soak in the lively energy of the Strip before heading back on the road.

• 4.5 hours in: Just past Las Vegas, you’ll find Terrible’s Gas Station (Exit 91). This is a clean and convenient stop for gas, snacks, and a bathroom break.

Hours 5–6:

• 5 hours in: You’ll arrive in St. George, Utah. This charming city means you’re almost there! If you have extra time, check out the activity and food recommendations for St. George in the Activities and Dining section of this website.

• 6 hours in: Welcome to Cedar City, Utah! You’ve made it—time to relax and enjoy the festivities.

HOTEL RECOMMENDATIONS