Drive Time
4h 13m
Distance
303 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
The drive from Saint George, UT to Salt Lake City, UT covers 303 miles and takes about 4h 13m 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 $46.44 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
151.5 miles from Saint George, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 6m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 13m drive with frequent turns across 303 miles of local and secondary 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 |
| 600 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SR 269 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Saint George, UT and Salt Lake City, UT.
Start on the route
Turn right onto 100 West
Turn right onto 200 South
Turn left onto Main Street
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
Turn right onto Saint George Boulevard
Take the ramp slight left toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
Take the exit slight right toward 600 South
Continue on SR 269: 600 South
Turn left onto West Temple
Turn right onto 400 South
Turn left onto Main Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 151.5 miles or 2h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Salt Lake City, UT than in the middle of the route.
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 303 miles and 4h 13m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 151.5 mi from Saint George, UT · 2h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 151.5 miles from Saint George, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Salt Lake 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 Salt Lake City, UT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$46.44 one way
$92.88 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $50.47 | $100.94 |
| premium | $4.55 | $54.27 | $108.53 |
| diesel | $5.41 | $64.56 | $129.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 106 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 90.9 | 1 | $31.81 | $14.54 |
| Efficient EV | 75.8 | 0 | $26.51 | $12.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 121.2 | 1 | $42.42 | $19.39 |
Gas CO2
106 kg
EV CO2
35 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Saint George on Saturday
Local time
4:17 AM
MDT
Current temp
49°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Salt Lake City on Saturday
Local time
4:17 AM
MDT
Current temp
43°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
36°F
Delta, 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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