Origin
Saint George, UT
Evening in Saint George on Tuesday
Local time
8:35 PM
MDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint George, UT to Castle Dale, UT
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
4h 29m
Distance
254.7 mi
410 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 16m
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6 AM
4h 29m
8 AM
4h 56m
10 AM
4h 38m
12 PM
4h 36m
3 PM
4h 40m
5 PM
4h 54m
8 PM
4h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Saint George, UT to Castle Dale, UT covers 254.7 miles and takes about 4h 29m 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, I 70, SR 10 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 123.2 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.36 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
127.3 miles from Saint George, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 6m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Saint George, UT to Castle Dale, UT covers 254.7 miles and takes about 4h 29m, 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 15 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 123.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 100 West.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 29m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 0.5 miles (Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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100 West
Turn right onto 100 West
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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200 South
Turn right onto 200 South
Navigation decision point
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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Main Street
Enter roundabout onto Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
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
216.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 32m in
Take the exit toward SR 10 North, SR 72 South: Price, Loa
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 91
Toward SR 10 North, SR 72 South: Price, Loa
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 Castle Dale, UT, road signs point toward Denver and Loa.
Denver
125.6 mi in
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~2h 4m
Loa
216.4 mi in
|
~3h 32m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 123.2 mi | 1h 57m |
| I 70 | 90.3 mi | 1h 26m |
| SR 10 | 37.9 mi | 55m |
| Saint George Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| I 15 BUS | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 200 South | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 100 West | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 123.2 mi, about 1h 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint George, UT and Castle Dale, 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
90 mi
·
1 hr 26 min
·
I 70
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 91
Toward SR 10 North, SR 72 South: Price, Loa
13
Turn left onto SR 10
38 mi
·
55 min
·
SR 10
14
Turn left onto North Spartan Center Street
182 ft
·
5 sec
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North Spartan Center Street
15
Arrive at destination
North Spartan Center Street
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 127.3 miles from Saint George, UT, or about 2h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 123.2 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 80 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 127.3 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 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Castle Dale, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Saint George, UT
This is one driving day of about 254.7 miles and 4h 29m.
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.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 123.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 127.3 mi from Saint George, UT · 2h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
127 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 127.3 miles from Saint George, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 123.2 miles.
Arriving in Castle Dale, UT
The final approach into Castle Dale, 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 Castle Dale, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$40.36 one way
$80.72 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
89 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $42.31 | $84.61 |
| premium | $4.53 | $45.43 | $90.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $56.23 | $112.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 89.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 76.4 | 0 | $26.74 | $12.23 |
| Efficient EV | 63.7 | 0 | $22.29 | $10.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 101.9 | 1 | $35.66 | $16.30 |
Gas CO2
89 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Castle Dale, UT
Evening in Castle Dale on Tuesday
Local time
8:35 PM
MDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
35°F
Monroe, UT
127 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
14 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
4h 29m 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 Castle Dale, UT covers 254.7 miles and takes about 4h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, I 70, SR 10. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 127.3 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 $40.36 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 4h 29m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 0.5 miles (Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Between Saint George, UT and Castle Dale, UT, road signs point toward Denver and Loa.
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