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Trip from Saint George, UT to Blanding, UT

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Drive Time

7h 12m

Distance

414.1 mi

666 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$66

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
7h 2m ★
6 AM
7h 13m
8 AM
7h 35m
10 AM
7h 20m
12 PM
7h 18m
3 PM
7h 22m
5 PM
7h 33m
8 PM
7h 6m

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

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Saint George, UT

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Trip Overview

The drive from Saint George, UT to Blanding, UT covers 414.1 miles and takes about 7h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 70, Veterans Memorial Highway, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 181.5 miles on I 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $65.62 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

207 miles from Saint George, UT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 23m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Saint George, UT to Blanding, UT covers 414.1 miles and takes about 7h 12m, 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 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 181.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 100 West.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 414.1 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (100 West): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (200 South): Navigation decision point; at 125.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

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

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | 100 West

Turn right onto 100 West

Navigation decision point

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | 200 South

Turn right onto 200 South

Navigation decision point

6
125.6 mi into trip | ~2h 4m in

Take the exit toward I 70 East: Richfield, Denver

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 132 Toward I 70 East: Richfield, Denver
6
307.6 mi into trip | ~5h in | US 191

Take the exit onto US 191 toward US 191: Crescent Junction, Moab

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 182 Toward US 191: Crescent Junction, Moab
8
307.9 mi into trip | ~5h in | US 191

Keep slight right at fork onto US 191 toward Arches, Dead Horse Point, Canyonlands

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward Arches, Dead Horse Point, Canyonlands

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Saint George, UT and Blanding, UT, road signs point toward Denver, Moab, Arches, Dead Horse Point and Canyonlands.

Denver

125.6 mi in | ~2h 4m

Moab

307.6 mi in | ~5h | via US 191

Arches

307.9 mi in | ~5h | via US 191

Dead Horse Point

307.9 mi in | ~5h | via US 191

Canyonlands

307.9 mi in | ~5h | via US 191

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 70 181.5 mi 2h 54m
Veterans Memorial Highway 123.2 mi 1h 57m
Main Street 77.2 mi 1h 37m
US 191 27.2 mi 31m
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway 2.1 mi 3m
Saint George Boulevard 1.4 mi 3m
I 15 BUS 0.3 mi <1m
East Center Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 70 — 181.5 mi, about 2h 54m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint George, UT and Blanding, UT.

1

Start on this road

510 ft · 39 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto 100 West

387 ft · 19 sec · 100 West
3

Turn right onto 200 South

0.1 mi · 32 sec · 200 South
4

Turn left onto Main Street

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Main Street
5

Enter roundabout onto Main Street

82 ft · 1 sec · Main Street
6

Continue on Main Street

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Main Street
7

Turn right onto I 15 BUS; SR 34

1.4 mi · 3 min · Saint George Boulevard
8

Take the ramp onto I 15 BUS

0.3 mi · 43 sec · I 15 BUS
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City Use the slight left / straight lanes.
9

Merge onto I 15

123 mi · 1 hr 57 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
10

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 132 Toward I 70 East: Richfield, Denver
11

Continue on I 70

182 mi · 2 hr 54 min · I 70
12

Take the exit onto US 191

0.3 mi · 37 sec · US 191
Exit 182 Toward US 191: Crescent Junction, Moab
13

Keep slight right at fork onto US 191

27 mi · 31 min · US 191
Toward Arches, Dead Horse Point, Canyonlands Use the left lane.
14

Keep slight right at fork onto US 191

2.1 mi · 3 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
15

Turn straight onto US 191

77 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Main Street
16

Continue on US 191

0.2 mi · 40 sec · East Center Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
17

Turn left onto South 100 West

389 ft · 17 sec · South 100 West
18

Arrive at destination

South 100 West

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 207 miles from Saint George, UT, or about 3h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 181.5 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 91 miles or 1h 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 207 miles or 3h 23m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 56m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Saint George, 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.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Saint George, UT

This is one driving day of about 414.1 miles and 7h 12m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 91 miles from Saint George, UT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 70 for about 181.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 207 mi from Saint George, UT · 3h 23m into the drive

Downtown Nibley, UT, UT

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Nibley, UT

207 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 91 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Nibley, UT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 207 miles from Saint George, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 70 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 181.5 miles.

Arriving in Blanding, UT

The final approach into Blanding, 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 Blanding, UT.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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.

Arches National Park

Arches National Park

National Park

Discover a landscape of contrasting colors, land forms, and textures unlike any other. The park has over 2,000 natural stone arches, hundreds of soaring pinnacles, massive rock fins, and giant balance...

6 mi from route ~16 min detour $30 near mile 328.4
View on nps.gov
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...

13 mi from route ~32 min detour $10 near mile 57.1
View on nps.gov
Zion National Park

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...

13 mi from route ~34 min detour $35 near mile 28.6
View on nps.gov
Canyonlands National Park

Canyonlands National Park

National Park

Canyonlands is a wilderness of canyons, buttes, and spires carved by the Colorado River and Green River. The park is divided into four distinct districts; no roads join them together. The districts sh...

25 mi from route ~63 min detour $30 near mile 356.9
View on nps.gov
Natural Bridges National Monument

Natural Bridges National Monument

National Monument

Three majestic natural bridges invite you to ponder the power of water in a landscape usually defined by its absence. View them from an overlook, or hit the trails and experience their grandeur from b...

29 mi from route ~72 min detour $20 near mile 414.1
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$65.62 one way

$131.24 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 145 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $68.78 $137.57
premium $4.53 $73.87 $147.74
diesel $5.61 $91.43 $182.86

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$66

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$91–$116

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 144.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $43 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 124.2 1 $43.48 $19.88
Efficient EV 103.5 1 $36.23 $16.56
EV Truck/SUV 165.6 2 $57.97 $26.50

Gas CO2

145 kg

EV CO2

48 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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

Saint George, UT

Evening in Saint George on Tuesday

Local time

7:15 PM

MDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Blanding, UT

Evening in Blanding on Tuesday

Local time

7:15 PM

MDT

Current temp

40°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

36°F

Nibley, UT

207 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

9 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

7h 12m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Saint George, UT to Blanding, UT covers 414.1 miles and takes about 7h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 70, Veterans Memorial Highway, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 207 miles from Saint George, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $65.62 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 414.1 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (100 West): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (200 South): Navigation decision point; at 125.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Saint George, UT and Blanding, UT, road signs point toward Denver, Moab, Arches, Dead Horse Point and Canyonlands.

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