Trip from Saint George, UT to East Carbon City, UT

Drive Time

5h 45m

Distance

304.4 mi

490 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$48

one way

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Trip Overview

The drive from Saint George, UT to East Carbon City, UT covers 304.4 miles and takes about 5h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on 100 West, 200 South, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $48.24 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

1 planned break

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

Midpoint

152.2 miles from Saint George, UT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 52m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 45m drive with frequent turns across 304.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

100 West 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 5h 45m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Saint George, UT to East Carbon City, UT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
100 West	Unavailable	Refreshing
200 South	Unavailable	Refreshing
Main Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Saint George Boulevard	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 15 North	Unavailable	Refreshing
Veterans Memorial Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 70 East	Unavailable	Refreshing
SR 10 North	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: 100 West — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint George, UT and East Carbon City, UT.

Start on the route

512 ft · 39 sec · the route

Turn right onto 100 West

387 ft · 19 sec · 100 West

Turn right onto 200 South

0.1 mi · 32 sec · 200 South

Turn left onto Main Street

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Main Street

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

82 ft · 2 sec · Main Street

Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Main Street

Turn right onto Saint George Boulevard

1.4 mi · 3 min · Saint George Boulevard

Take the ramp slight left toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City

0.3 mi · 44 sec · I 15 North: Salt Lake City

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

123 mi · 1 hr 57 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Richfield, Denver

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 70 East: Richfield, Denver

Continue straight

90 mi · 1 hr 26 min

Take the exit slight right toward SR 10 North, SR 72 South: Price, Loa

0.4 mi · 56 sec · SR 10 North, SR 72 South: Price, Loa

Turn left

64 mi · 1 hr 33 min

Turn right onto Ridge Road

7.4 mi · 12 min · Ridge Road

Turn right onto Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

7.0 mi · 8 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

Turn left

8.4 mi · 14 min

Turn left onto Grassy Trail Drive

358 ft · 18 sec · Grassy Trail Drive

At the end of the road, turn right onto Whitmore Drive

56 ft · 3 sec · Whitmore Drive

Turn left onto Grassy Trail Drive

0.3 mi · 1 min · Grassy Trail Drive

Turn left onto Wilkins Street

240 ft · 13 sec · Wilkins Street

Turn right onto Berkley Avenue

0.1 mi · 30 sec · Berkley Avenue

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 152.2 miles from Saint George, UT, or about 2h 52m 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 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 152.2 miles or 2h 52m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 42m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Saint George, 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 Saint George, UT

This is one driving day of about 304.4 miles and 5h 45m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Saint George, 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 152.2 mi from Saint George, UT · 2h 52m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Nibley, UT

152 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Nibley, UT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 152.2 miles from Saint George, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in East Carbon City, UT

The final approach into East Carbon City, 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 East Carbon City, 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

$48.24 one way

$96.47 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 107 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.23	$50.71	$101.41
premium	$4.53	$54.28	$108.55
diesel	$5.64	$67.63	$135.25

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$48

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$73–$98

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 106.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	91.3	1	$31.96	$14.61
Efficient EV	76.1	0	$26.63	$12.18
EV Truck/SUV	121.8	1	$42.62	$19.48

Gas CO2

107 kg

EV CO2

36 kg (66% 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 2 days ago

Origin

Saint George, UT

Morning in Saint George on Sunday

Local time

11:24 AM

MDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

East Carbon City, UT

Morning in East Carbon City on Sunday

Local time

11:24 AM

MDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

36°F

Nibley, UT

152 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

7 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

5h 45m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 East Carbon City, UT covers 304.4 miles and takes about 5h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are 100 West, 200 South, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 152.2 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 $48.24 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

This is a straightforward 5h 45m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Saint George, UT to East Carbon City, UT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Saint George, UT to East Carbon City, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.