Origin
Oak Creek Residential Area, UT
Night in Oak Creek Residential Area on Tuesday
Local time
11:35 PM
MDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oak Creek Residential Area, UT to Washington, UT
Data updated 2 hours ago
Drive Time
1h
Distance
43.5 mi
70 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
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6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Washington, UT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Oak Creek Residential Area, UT to Washington, UT covers 43.5 miles and takes about 1h 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, Zion Park Scenic Byway, Zion Park Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.7 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.89 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
21.8 miles from Oak Creek Residential Area, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 34m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 1h drive with frequent turns across 43.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 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 14.7 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 around 21.2 miles in near SR 17 / North State Street.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 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 21.2 miles (SR 17 / North State Street): Navigation decision point; at 27.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 43.5 miles (North 100 East): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
21.2 mi into trip
|
~33m in
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SR 17 / North State Street
Turn right onto SR 17 / North State Street
Navigation decision point
5
27.3 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the ramp toward I-15 South
Navigation decision point
Toward I-15 South
7
43.5 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
North 100 East
Turn left onto North 100 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
43.5 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
43.5 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 14.7 mi | 14m |
| Zion Park Scenic Byway | 13.2 mi | 16m |
| Zion Park Boulevard | 5.1 mi | 11m |
| Toquerville Parkway | 5 mi | 7m |
| 150 North | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| North State Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 14.7 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Creek Residential Area, UT and Washington, UT.
1
Start on Oak Creek Drive
189 ft
·
8 sec
·
Oak Creek Drive
2
Turn right
0.3 mi
·
1 min
3
Turn slight right
245 ft
·
10 sec
4
Turn straight onto SR 9
5.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Zion Park Boulevard
5
Continue on SR 9
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
6
Continue on SR 9
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Zion Park Scenic Byway
7
Continue on SR 9
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
150 North
8
Continue on SR 9
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Zion Park Scenic Byway
9
Continue on SR 9
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
East 500 North
10
Turn right onto SR 17
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North State Street
11
Continue on SR 17
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Toquer Boulevard
12
Continue on SR 17
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Toquerville Parkway
13
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I-15 South
14
Merge onto I 15
15 mi
·
14 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
15
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
16
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
17
Turn left onto East Telegraph Street
526 ft
·
23 sec
·
East Telegraph Street
18
Turn left onto North 100 East
135 ft
·
10 sec
·
North 100 East
Use the left lane.
19
Turn left
49 ft
·
9 sec
20
Turn left
21 ft
·
1 sec
21
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 21.8 miles from Oak Creek Residential Area, UT, or about 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 14.7 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 43.5 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 21.8 miles or 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Washington, UT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Oak Creek Residential Area, 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 Oak Creek Residential Area, UT
This is one driving day of about 43.5 miles and 1h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Oak Creek Residential Area, 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 14.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.8 mi from Oak Creek Residential Area, UT · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 43.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.8 miles from Oak Creek Residential Area, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Washington, UT
The final approach into Washington, 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 Washington, 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
$6.89 one way
$13.79 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $7.23 | $14.45 |
| premium | $4.53 | $7.76 | $15.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.60 | $19.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13 | 0 | $4.57 | $2.09 |
| Efficient EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.81 | $1.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.09 | $2.78 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Washington, UT
Night in Washington on Tuesday
Local time
11:35 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
33 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 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 Oak Creek Residential Area, UT to Washington, UT covers 43.5 miles and takes about 1h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, Zion Park Scenic Byway, Zion Park Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.8 miles from Oak Creek Residential Area, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.89 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 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 21.2 miles (SR 17 / North State Street): Navigation decision point; at 27.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 43.5 miles (North 100 East): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Oak Creek Residential Area, UT to Washington, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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