Bluffdale, UT to Saint George, UT is 284.3 miles and takes about 4h 47m via Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $45 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This one-day trip stays within Utah, connecting the Mountain West region. You'll primarily be on surface roads, so expect a more grounded experience compared to interstate travel. It's a straightforward drive perfect for a single day, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop.
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
142.2 miles from Bluffdale, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 23m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
273.4 mi
4h 27m
Redwood Road
3.7 mi
5m
West 2100 North
2.7 mi
3m
Camp Williams Road
1.9 mi
3m
Trailblazer Boulevard
0.9 mi
2m
I 15 BUS
0.8 mi
2m
University Avenue
0.5 mi
1m
100 West
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 273.4 mi, about 4h 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bluffdale, UT and Saint George, UT.
1
Start on 1700 West
63 ft·7 sec·1700 West
2
Turn left onto 14400 South
186 ft·6 sec·14400 South
3
Turn left onto SR 68
1.9 mi·3 min·Camp Williams Road
4
Continue on SR 68
3.7 mi·5 min·Redwood Road
5
Turn left onto West 2100 North
2.7 mi·3 min·West 2100 North
Use the left lane.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi·48 sec
Toward I 15: Las Vegas
7
Merge onto I 15
273 mi·4 hr 27 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit onto I 15 BUS
0.8 mi·2 min·I 15 BUS
Exit 8Toward SR 34: Saint George BoulevardUse the slight right lane.
9
Turn left onto University Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·University Avenue
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto Trailblazer Boulevard
0.9 mi·2 min·Trailblazer Boulevard
11
Turn right onto 100 West
230 ft·12 sec·100 West
12
Turn right
510 ft·37 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given this is a single-day drive of under 5 hours, you have flexibility in your departure time. Consider leaving in the morning to make the most of daylight hours and allow for any unscheduled stops. With a fuel cost estimate of $45, it's wise to start with a full tank. The route involves a significant stretch on Veterans Memorial Highway, so be mindful of traffic and changing speed limits as you cover that 273.4-mile segment.
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 142.2 miles from Bluffdale, UT, or about 2h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 273.4 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 63 miles or 1h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 142.2 miles or 2h 23m 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 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Saint George, UT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bluffdale, 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 Bluffdale, UT
This is one driving day of about 284.3 miles and 4h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 63 miles from Bluffdale, 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 273.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 5.6 and 284.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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5.6 mi into trip|~8m in|West 2100 North
Turn left onto West 2100 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
8.7 mi into trip|~13m 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
282 mi into trip|~4h 40m in|I 15 BUS
Take the exit onto I 15 BUS toward SR 34: Saint George Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 8
Toward SR 34: Saint George Boulevard
5
282.8 mi into trip|~4h 42m in|University Avenue
Turn left onto University Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
284.2 mi into trip|~4h 46m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$45.05 one way
$90.10 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg100 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$47.22
$94.45
premium
$4.53
$50.72
$101.43
diesel
$5.61
$62.77
$125.54
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 99.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
85.3
1
$29.85
$13.65
Efficient EV
71.1
0
$24.88
$11.37
EV Truck/SUV
113.7
1
$39.80
$18.20
Gas CO2
99 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Bluffdale, UT
Afternoon
in Bluffdale on Saturday
Local time
2:32 PM
MDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Saint George, UT
Afternoon
in Saint George on Saturday
Local time
2:32 PM
MDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
66°F
Delta, UT
142 mi in
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
20 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 47m 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.
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...
8 mi from route
~20 min detour
$12
near mile 9.8
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...
13 mi from route
~32 min detour
$10
near mile 225.5
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...
14 mi from route
~34 min detour
$35
near mile 254.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route features no highway driving, with 100% of the 284.3 miles on surface roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 273.4 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. Since you're on surface roads for the entire trip, you'll likely notice more varied speed limits and potentially more intersections than you would on an interstate.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 273.4 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 5.6 miles in near West 2100 North.
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 47m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.6 miles (West 2100 North): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 282 miles (I 15 BUS): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
St. George is a city in southwestern Utah, on the Utah-Arizona border, known regionally as "Utah's Dixie" (a nickname given to the area for its warm southern Utah climate which was used to grow cotton by early settlers). The city is nestled in a scenic valley of desert vistas in the northeastern Mojave Desert, adjacent to the majestic Pine Valley Mountains.
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 273.4 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.6 miles (West 2100 North): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 282 miles (I 15 BUS): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 4.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Saint George, UT, but most travelers stay overnight.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
