Trip from Brian Head, UT to Wheatgrass, UT

Data updated 3 hours ago

Drive Time

1h 7m

Distance

25.4 mi

41 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min

4 AM

1h 2m ★

6 AM

1h 7m

8 AM

1h 18m

10 AM

1h 11m

12 PM

1h 10m

3 PM

1h 11m

5 PM

1h 17m

8 PM

1h 4m

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

The drive from Brian Head, UT to Wheatgrass, UT covers 25.4 miles and takes about 1h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on SR 143, Frontage Road, Veterans Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.7 miles on SR 143. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.03 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

12.7 miles from Brian Head, UT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 25m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Brian Head, UT to Wheatgrass, UT covers 25.4 miles and takes about 1h 7m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

SR 143 is the longest continuous segment at about 12.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 12.7 miles in near I 15 Bus; SR 274 / North Main Street.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 1h 7m 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 12.7 miles (I 15 Bus; SR 274 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 18 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

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

4

12.7 mi into trip | ~25m in | I 15 Bus; SR 274 / North Main Street

Turn right onto I 15 Bus; SR 274 / North Main Street

Navigation decision point

4

13.7 mi into trip | ~28m in

Take the ramp toward I 15 North

Navigation decision point

Toward I 15 North

4

18 mi into trip | ~32m in

Take the exit toward SR 271: Paragonah

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward SR 271: Paragonah

4

18.3 mi into trip | ~33m in | SR 271 / North Main Street

Turn left onto SR 271 / North Main Street

Navigation decision point

4

18.6 mi into trip | ~34m in | Frontage Road

At end of road, turn right onto Frontage Road

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
SR 143	12.7 mi	25m
Frontage Road	4.2 mi	16m
Veterans Memorial Highway	3.8 mi	3m
North Main Street	1.4 mi	3m

Longest stretch: SR 143 — 12.7 mi, about 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brian Head, UT and Wheatgrass, UT.

1

Start on this road

159 ft · 14 sec · this road

2

Turn left onto SR 143

13 mi · 25 min · SR 143

3

Turn right onto I 15 Bus; SR 274

1.0 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

4

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 53 sec

Toward I 15 North

5

Merge onto I 15

3.8 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Toward SR 271: Paragonah

7

Turn left onto SR 271

0.3 mi · 52 sec · North Main Street

8

At end of road, turn right onto Frontage Road

4.2 mi · 16 min · Frontage Road

9

Turn left

2.5 mi · 15 min

10

Turn left

475 ft · 34 sec

11

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 12.7 miles from Brian Head, UT, or about 25m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 12.7 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 25.4 miles or 1h 7m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 12.7 miles or 25m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 45m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Brian Head, 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 Brian Head, UT

This is one driving day of about 25.4 miles and 1h 7m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Brian Head, UT.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on SR 143 for about 12.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 12.7 mi from Brian Head, UT · 25m into the drive

city in Beaver County, Utah, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Milford, UT

13 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

Milford, UT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Milford, UT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 12.7 miles from Brian Head, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Wheatgrass, UT

The final approach into Wheatgrass, 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 Wheatgrass, UT.

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.

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...

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $10

Danger: State Route 148 Closed Through Cedar Breaks National Monument

View on nps.gov

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...

29 mi from route ~72 min detour $35

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.03 one way

$8.05 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.22	$4.22	$8.44
premium	$4.53	$4.53	$9.06
diesel	$5.61	$5.61	$11.22

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$29–$54

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	7.6	$2.67	$1.22
Efficient EV	6.4	$2.22	$1.02
EV Truck/SUV	10.2	$3.56	$1.63

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

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 data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Brian Head, UT

Night in Brian Head on Tuesday

Local time

9:35 PM

MDT

Current temp

35°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Wheatgrass, UT

Night in Wheatgrass on Tuesday

Local time

9:35 PM

MDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

35°F

Milford, UT

13 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

31 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

1h 7m 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 Brian Head, UT to Wheatgrass, UT covers 25.4 miles and takes about 1h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are SR 143, Frontage Road, Veterans Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 12.7 miles from Brian Head, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.03 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

This is a straightforward 1h 7m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 12.7 miles (I 15 Bus; SR 274 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 18 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

The route from Brian Head, UT to Wheatgrass, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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