Origin
Cedar City, UT
Afternoon in Cedar City on Sunday
Local time
1:55 PM
MDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cedar City, UT to Saint George, UT
Drive Time
57m
Distance
52.7 mi
85 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cedar City, UT
Hao Ma
Saint George, UT
Enes Ersahin
Trip Overview
The drive from Cedar City, UT to Saint George, UT covers 52.7 miles and takes about 57m 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, Main Street, Trailblazer Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 47.9 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.35 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
26.3 miles from Cedar City, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 27m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 57m drive with frequent turns across 52.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 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 47.9 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 early in the drive near I 15 Bus; SR 130 / Main Street.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 57m drive. You will face about 8 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 (I 15 Bus; SR 130 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 50.3 miles (I 15 BUS): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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I 15 Bus; SR 130 / Main Street
Depart onto I 15 Bus; SR 130 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
4
2.2 mi into trip
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~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 15 South
Navigation decision point
Toward I 15 South
7
50.3 mi into trip
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~50m 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
51.1 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
University Avenue
Turn left onto University Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
52.6 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 47.9 mi | 46m |
| Main Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| Trailblazer Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| I 15 BUS | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| University Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Cross Hollow Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 100 West | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 47.9 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar City, UT and Saint George, UT.
1
Start on I 15 Bus; SR 130
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
Use the none lane.
2
Continue on I 15 Bus; SR 130
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Cross Hollow Road
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 15 South
4
Merge onto I 15
48 mi
·
46 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
5
Take the exit onto I 15 BUS
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
I 15 BUS
Exit 8
Toward SR 34: Saint George Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn left onto University Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
University Avenue
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto Trailblazer Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Trailblazer Boulevard
8
Turn right onto 100 West
230 ft
·
12 sec
·
100 West
9
Turn right
510 ft
·
37 sec
10
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 26.3 miles from Cedar City, UT, or about 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47.9 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 52.7 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 26.3 miles or 27m 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 Saint George, 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 52.7 miles and 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cedar City, 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 Veterans Memorial Highway for about 47.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.3 mi from Cedar City, UT · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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
Arriving in Saint George, UT
The final approach into Saint George, 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 Saint George, UT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.35 one way
$16.70 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $8.78 | $17.56 |
| premium | $4.53 | $9.40 | $18.79 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $11.71 | $23.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.53 | $2.53 |
| Efficient EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.61 | $2.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.38 | $3.37 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Saint George, UT
Afternoon in Saint George on Sunday
Local time
1:55 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
8 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
57m 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 Saint George, UT covers 52.7 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, Main Street, Trailblazer Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.3 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 $8.35 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 57m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (I 15 Bus; SR 130 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 50.3 miles (I 15 BUS): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Cedar City, UT to Saint George, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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