Origin
Saint George, UT
Morning in Saint George on Wednesday
Local time
6:15 AM
MDT
Current temp
79°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Saint George, UT to Oquirrh, UT
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
5h 7m
Distance
300.7 mi
484 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$48
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 54m
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6 AM
5h 7m
8 AM
5h 34m
10 AM
5h 17m
12 PM
5h 14m
3 PM
5h 18m
5 PM
5h 33m
8 PM
4h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Oquirrh, UT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Saint George, UT to Oquirrh, UT covers 300.7 miles and takes about 5h 7m 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, Mountain View Corridor, Bangerter Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 280.8 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $47.65 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
150.4 miles from Saint George, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 32m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 5h 7m drive with frequent turns across 300.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 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 280.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 17 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 300.7 miles you will encounter 17 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 283.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 283.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 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
7
283.2 mi into trip
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~4h 42m in
Take the exit toward SR 154: Bangerter Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 289
Toward SR 154: Bangerter Highway
9
283.5 mi into trip
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~4h 43m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 154: Bluffdale, Bangerter Highway, Riverton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left / uturn / right lanes.
Toward SR 154: Bluffdale, Bangerter Highway, Ri...
7
289.6 mi into trip
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~4h 50m in
Take the exit toward SR 71 East: 12600 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 6
Toward SR 71 East: 12600 South
6
299.7 mi into trip
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~5h 4m in
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6200 South
Turn right onto 6200 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
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 Oquirrh, UT, road signs point toward Bangerter Highway and Riverton.
Bangerter Highway
283.5 mi in
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~4h 43m
Riverton
283.5 mi in
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~4h 43m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 280.8 mi | 4h 35m |
| Mountain View Corridor | 8.7 mi | 11m |
| Bangerter Highway | 6 mi | 6m |
| Saint George Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| 12600 South | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| High Bluff Drive | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| I 15 BUS | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 280.8 mi, about 4h 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint George, UT and Oquirrh, UT.
1
Start on this road
510 ft
·
39 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto 100 West
387 ft
·
19 sec
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100 West
3
Turn right onto 200 South
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
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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
·
Main Street
6
Continue on Main Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
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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
281 mi
·
4 hr 35 min
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Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 289
Toward SR 154: Bangerter Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward SR 154: Bluffdale, Bangerter Highway, Riverton
Use the left / uturn / right lanes.
12
Continue on SR 154
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Bangerter Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 6
Toward SR 71 East: 12600 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn left
257 ft
·
8 sec
Toward SR 71
15
Turn slight left onto 12600 South
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
12600 South
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto SR 85
8.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Mountain View Corridor
Use the right lane.
17
Turn right onto 6200 South
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
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6200 South
Use the right lane.
18
Turn right onto High Bluff Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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High Bluff Drive
19
Turn left onto Cedar Hill Road
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
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Cedar Hill Road
20
Turn right onto Oquirrh Ridge Drive
129 ft
·
5 sec
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Oquirrh Ridge Drive
21
Arrive at destination
Oquirrh Ridge Drive
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 150.4 miles from Saint George, UT, or about 2h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 280.8 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 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 150.4 miles or 2h 32m 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 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oquirrh, 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 300.7 miles and 5h 7m.
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 280.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 150.4 mi from Saint George, UT · 2h 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
150 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 150.4 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 280.8 miles.
Arriving in Oquirrh, UT
The final approach into Oquirrh, 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 Oquirrh, 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
$47.65 one way
$95.30 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
105 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $49.95 | $99.89 |
| premium | $4.53 | $53.64 | $107.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $66.39 | $132.78 |
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: 105.2 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 | 90.2 | 1 | $31.57 | $14.43 |
| Efficient EV | 75.2 | 0 | $26.31 | $12.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 120.3 | 1 | $42.10 | $19.24 |
Gas CO2
105 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.
Destination
Oquirrh, UT
Morning in Oquirrh on Wednesday
Local time
6:15 AM
MDT
Current temp
70°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
9 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 7m 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 Oquirrh, UT covers 300.7 miles and takes about 5h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, Mountain View Corridor, Bangerter Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 150.4 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 $47.65 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 300.7 miles you will encounter 17 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 283.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 283.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Saint George, UT and Oquirrh, UT, road signs point toward Bangerter Highway and Riverton.
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