Origin
Saint George, UT
Late night in Saint George on Wednesday
Local time
3:46 AM
MDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint George, UT to Moab, UT
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
5h 40m
Distance
339.5 mi
546 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$54
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 28m
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6 AM
5h 41m
8 AM
6h 7m
10 AM
5h 50m
12 PM
5h 48m
3 PM
5h 52m
5 PM
6h 6m
8 PM
5h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint George, UT
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Moab, UT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Saint George, UT to Moab, UT covers 339.5 miles and takes about 5h 40m 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, US 191 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 181.5 miles on I 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $53.80 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
169.7 miles from Saint George, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 47m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 5h 40m highway drive covering 339.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 70 and Veterans Memorial Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 181.5 miles on I 70.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
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 is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and Veterans Memorial Highway. You will hit about 13 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 339.5 miles you will encounter 13 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 13 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
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~0m in
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200 South
Turn right onto 200 South
Navigation decision point
6
125.6 mi into trip
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~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
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~5h in
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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
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~5h in
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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 Moab, UT, road signs point toward Denver, Arches, Dead Horse Point and Canyonlands.
Denver
125.6 mi in
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~2h 4m
Arches
307.9 mi in
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~5h
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via US 191
Dead Horse Point
307.9 mi in
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~5h
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via US 191
Canyonlands
307.9 mi in
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~5h
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via US 191
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 181.5 mi | 2h 54m |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 123.2 mi | 1h 57m |
| US 191 | 27.2 mi | 31m |
| Main Street | 2.8 mi | 6m |
| Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Saint George Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| I 15 BUS | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 200 South | 0.1 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 Moab, 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
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Main Street
5
Enter roundabout onto Main Street
82 ft
·
1 sec
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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
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Saint George Boulevard
8
Take the ramp onto I 15 BUS
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
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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
2.5 mi
·
5 min
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Main Street
16
Turn left onto Center Street
311 ft
·
20 sec
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Center Street
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on Center Street
81 ft
·
8 sec
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Center Street
18
Arrive at destination
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 169.7 miles from Saint George, UT, or about 2h 47m 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 80 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 169.7 miles or 2h 47m 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 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Moab, 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 339.5 miles and 5h 40m.
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 I 70 for about 181.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 169.7 mi from Saint George, UT · 2h 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
170 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 169.7 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 I 70 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 181.5 miles.
Arriving in Moab, UT
The final approach into Moab, 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 Moab, 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
$53.80 one way
$107.60 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
119 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $56.39 | $112.78 |
| premium | $4.53 | $60.56 | $121.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $74.96 | $149.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$54
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$79–$104
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 118.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 101.9 | 1 | $35.65 | $16.30 |
| Efficient EV | 84.9 | 0 | $29.71 | $13.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 135.8 | 1 | $47.53 | $21.73 |
Gas CO2
119 kg
EV CO2
40 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.
Destination
Moab, UT
Late night in Moab on Wednesday
Local time
3:46 AM
MDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
66°F
Nibley, UT
170 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
5h 40m 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 Moab, UT covers 339.5 miles and takes about 5h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 70, Veterans Memorial Highway, US 191. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 169.7 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 $53.80 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 339.5 miles you will encounter 13 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 Moab, UT, road signs point toward Denver, Arches, Dead Horse Point and Canyonlands.
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