Origin
Saint George, UT
Afternoon in Saint George on Saturday
Local time
2:24 PM
MDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint George, UT to Oakley, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 29m
Distance
308.7 mi
497 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$49
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 16m
★
6 AM
5h 29m
8 AM
5h 56m
10 AM
5h 39m
12 PM
5h 36m
3 PM
5h 40m
5 PM
5h 55m
8 PM
5h 21m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Saint George, UT to Oakley, UT covers 308.7 miles and takes about 5h 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, SR 32, Provo Canyon Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 254.4 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $48.92 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
154.3 miles from Saint George, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 34m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 254.4 mi | 4h 7m |
| SR 32 | 18.1 mi | 28m |
| Provo Canyon Road | 17.4 mi | 19m |
| South University Avenue | 7.3 mi | 14m |
| South Main Street | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| US Highway 189 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Saint George Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| US 189 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 254.4 mi, about 4h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint George, UT and Oakley, 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
254 mi
·
4 hr 7 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 263
Toward US 189 North: University Ave
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on US 189
7.3 mi
·
14 min
·
South University Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on US 189
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Provo Canyon Road
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US Highway 189
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
US Highway 189
14
Continue on US 189
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
US 189
15
Turn left onto US 40; US 189
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
South Main Street
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto SR 32
10 mi
·
14 min
·
SR 32
17
Turn left onto SR 32
7.7 mi
·
14 min
·
SR 32
18
Arrive at destination
SR 32
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 154.3 miles from Saint George, UT, or about 2h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 254.4 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 68 miles or 1h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 154.3 miles or 2h 34m 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 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oakley, 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.
+
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 308.7 miles and 5h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 68 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 254.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
154 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 68 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 154.3 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 254.4 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 256.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Main Street
Enter roundabout onto Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
2.1 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 15 BUS
Take the ramp onto I 15 BUS toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
7
256.9 mi into trip
|
~4h 14m in
Take the exit toward US 189 North: University Ave
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 263
Toward US 189 North: University Ave
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$48.92 one way
$97.84 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
108 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $51.28 | $102.55 |
| premium | $4.53 | $55.07 | $110.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $68.16 | $136.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$49
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 108 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 92.6 | 1 | $32.41 | $14.82 |
| Efficient EV | 77.2 | 0 | $27.01 | $12.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 123.5 | 1 | $43.22 | $19.76 |
Gas CO2
108 kg
EV CO2
36 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.
Destination
Oakley, UT
Afternoon in Oakley on Saturday
Local time
2:24 PM
MDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
42 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 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Timpanogos Cave National Monument
National Monument
The visitor center, caves, and cave tours have not yet opened for the 2026 season. Hike your way past stunning vistas to explore a hidden underground world. Taste the thrill of caving as you twist and...
9 mi from route
~22 min detour
$12
near mile 266.1
Caution: Tickets are required to enter Timpanogos Cave
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 63.9
View on nps.gov
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...
15 mi from route
~36 min detour
$35
near mile 31.9
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
308.7 mi in 5h 29m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 7% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 254.4 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 100 West.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 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.
About the Cities
Starting in Saint George, UT
Full guide →St. George is a city in southwestern Utah, on the Utah-Arizona border, known regionally as "Utah's Dixie" (a nickname given to the area for its warm southern Utah climate which was used to grow cotton by early settlers). The city is nestled in a scenic valley of desert vistas in the northeastern Mojave Desert, adjacent to the majestic Pine Valley Mountains.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 29m. Total distance: 308.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (7%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 254.4 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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.
Yes — Timpanogos Cave National Monument, Cedar Breaks National Monument and Zion National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.5 hours each way, a round trip means 11.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Oakley, UT before the return drive.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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