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Trip from Parowan, UT to Wheatgrass, UT

Data updated 3 hours ago

Drive Time

41m

Distance

12.7 mi

20 km

Drive Score

5/10

Practical drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 38m ★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in and county seat of Iron County, Utah, United States

Parowan, UT

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Downtown Wheatgrass, UT, UT

Wheatgrass, UT

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Trip Overview

The drive from Parowan, UT to Wheatgrass, UT covers 12.7 miles and takes about 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Frontage Road, Veterans Memorial Highway, North Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.2 miles on Frontage Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.01 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

6.4 miles from Parowan, UT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 10m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 41m drive with frequent turns across 12.7 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.
Frontage Road is the longest continuous segment at about 4.2 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 274 / North Main Street.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 41m 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 274 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

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

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | I 15 Bus; SR 274 / North Main Street

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

Navigation decision point

4
1.1 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp toward I 15 North

Navigation decision point

Toward I 15 North
4
5.3 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the exit toward SR 271: Paragonah

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward SR 271: Paragonah
4
5.6 mi into trip | ~7m in | SR 271 / North Main Street

Turn left onto SR 271 / North Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
5.9 mi into trip | ~8m in | Frontage Road

At end of road, turn right onto Frontage Road

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Frontage Road 4.2 mi 16m
Veterans Memorial Highway 3.8 mi 3m
North Main Street 1.4 mi 3m
West Center Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Frontage Road — 4.2 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on West Center Street

110 ft · 10 sec · West Center Street
2

Turn left onto I 15 Bus; SR 274

1.0 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
3

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 53 sec
Toward I 15 North
4

Merge onto I 15

3.8 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
5

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward SR 271: Paragonah
6

Turn left onto SR 271

0.3 mi · 52 sec · North Main Street
7

At end of road, turn right onto Frontage Road

4.2 mi · 16 min · Frontage Road
8

Turn left

2.5 mi · 15 min
9

Turn left

475 ft · 34 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 6.4 miles from Parowan, UT, or about 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.2 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 12.7 miles or 41m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 6.4 miles or 10m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 29m

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 Parowan, 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 Parowan, UT

This is one driving day of about 12.7 miles and 41m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Parowan, 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 Frontage Road for about 4.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 6.4 mi from Parowan, UT · 10m into the drive

city in Beaver County, Utah, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Milford, UT

6 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 12.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Milford, UT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 6.4 miles from Parowan, 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

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...

14 mi from route ~36 min detour $10
Danger: State Route 148 Closed Through Cedar Breaks National Monument
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Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.01 one way

$4.03 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $2.11 $4.22
premium $4.53 $2.27 $4.53
diesel $5.61 $2.80 $5.61

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$27–$52

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.8 0 $1.33 $0.61
Efficient EV 3.2 0 $1.11 $0.51
EV Truck/SUV 5.1 0 $1.78 $0.81

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% 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 5 days ago

Origin

Parowan, UT

Night in Parowan on Tuesday

Local time

9:37 PM

MDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Wheatgrass, UT

Night in Wheatgrass on Tuesday

Local time

9:37 PM

MDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

35°F

Milford, UT

6 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

27 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

41m 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 Parowan, UT to Wheatgrass, UT covers 12.7 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Frontage Road, Veterans Memorial Highway, North Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.4 miles from Parowan, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.01 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 41m 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 274 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Parowan, UT to Wheatgrass, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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