Origin
Delta, UT
Afternoon in Delta on Sunday
Local time
12:40 PM
MDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Delta, UT to Saint George, UT
Drive Time
3h 1m
Distance
191.5 mi
308 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
Photo: Enes Ersahin
Trip Overview
Spanning 191.5 miles through the Mountain West, this trip from Delta to Saint George takes approximately 3 hours and 1 minute of driving time. Because the route is categorized as a turn-heavy local drive, you should budget about $29 for fuel to complete the journey. It is perfectly manageable as a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You will traverse local roads including Main Street, North 3200 West Street, and South 2800 West rather than relying on major interstates. Planning for one scheduled stop will help keep you refreshed as you navigate this regional connection within Utah.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
95.7 miles from Delta, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 30m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a hands-on driving experience as this route consists entirely of local roads with a highway share of 0%. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this path requires your full attention due to its turn-heavy nature. You won't find any long, uninterrupted stretches here, as the longest segment on Main Street is 0 miles. The character of the road remains consistent in its local, winding profile, demanding a steady pace as you transition between these specific streets. Navigating these segments offers a rhythmic, albeit technical, drive that differs significantly from the typical high-speed highway experience.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Delta, UT to Saint George, UT is easy. At 3h 1m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Delta, UT to Saint George, UT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North 3200 West Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South 2800 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South 3200 West Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 15 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SR 34 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| University Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Delta, UT and Saint George, UT.
1
Start on 100 West
79 ft
·
5 sec
·
100 West
2
Turn right onto Main Street
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Main Street
3
Turn right
15 mi
·
16 min
4
Turn right onto North 3200 West Street
12 mi
·
16 min
·
North 3200 West Street
5
Continue on South 2800 West
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
South 2800 West
6
At the end of the road, turn right
0.8 mi
·
1 min
7
Turn slight left onto South 3200 West Street
476 ft
·
13 sec
·
South 3200 West Street
8
Take the ramp right toward I 15 South
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 15 South
9
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
149 mi
·
2 hr 22 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
10
Take the exit slight right toward SR 34: Saint George Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
SR 34: Saint George Boulevard
11
Turn left onto University Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
University Avenue
12
Turn right onto Trailblazer Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Trailblazer Boulevard
13
Turn right onto 100 West
230 ft
·
12 sec
·
100 West
14
Turn right
512 ft
·
37 sec
15
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
When planning your departure, prioritize a morning start to ensure you have plenty of daylight for the local roads ahead. Since the drive takes just over three hours, you have the flexibility to adjust your pace easily, though incorporating at least one stop is recommended to manage the constant turns. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the $29 budget is an estimate that may fluctuate based on your vehicle's efficiency. Because this route relies on local streets rather than highways, ensure your navigation system is updated to handle the specific turns on North 3200 West and South 2800 West. Staying alert is the best way to enjoy this unique, non-highway connection through the Utah landscape.
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 95.7 miles from Delta, UT, or about 1h 30m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 95.7 miles or 1h 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 28m
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 Delta, UT so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Delta, UT
This is one driving day of about 191.5 miles and 3h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Delta, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 95.7 mi from Delta, UT · 1h 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
96 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 95.7 miles from Delta, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$30.35 one way
$60.69 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
67 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $31.90 | $63.80 |
| premium | $4.53 | $34.15 | $68.29 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $42.54 | $85.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 57.4 | 0 | $20.11 | $9.19 |
| Efficient EV | 47.9 | 0 | $16.76 | $7.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 76.6 | 0 | $26.81 | $12.26 |
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
22 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
12:40 PM
MDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
35°F
Milford, UT
96 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
13 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
3h 1m 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 Delta, UT to Saint George, UT covers 191.5 miles and takes about 3h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, North 3200 West Street, South 2800 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 95.7 miles from Delta, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.35 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Delta, UT to Saint George, UT is easy. At 3h 1m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Delta, UT to Saint George, UT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Delta, UT to Saint George, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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