Origin
Saint George, UT
Afternoon in Saint George on Sunday
Local time
12:42 PM
MDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint George, UT to Salt Lake City, UT
Drive Time
5h 4m
Distance
302.5 mi
487 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$48
one way
Trip Overview
Traveling between Saint George and Salt Lake City covers 302.5 miles through the heart of the Mountain West. You should plan for about 5 hours and 4 minutes of driving time, making this a manageable, albeit long, day trip that doesn't strictly require an overnight stay. Your journey begins on Saint George Boulevard before transitioning onto Veterans Memorial Highway for the vast majority of the trek. With a fuel budget of approximately $48, it is a straightforward trip that links the southern and northern reaches of Utah. Since the entire route stays within the same state, you will experience a consistent regional feel from start to finish. Whether you are heading north for business or south for a getaway, the logistics are simple enough to complete in a single, focused push.
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
151.3 miles from Saint George, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 33m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a trip defined by a significant, singular stretch of pavement rather than constant turns. You will spend 298.5 miles of your journey on Veterans Memorial Highway, which dictates the overall pace and character of the drive. While the route begins with local navigation via Saint George Boulevard and SR 269, the vast majority of your time is spent on this primary highway artery. Because the highway share is 0 percent, you should prepare for a drive that prioritizes direct transit over interstate cruising. This turn-heavy local drive profile means you will need to stay attentive to road transitions as you navigate away from the city centers. It is a functional drive that requires steady focus rather than a high-speed interstate grind.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
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 298.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 4m 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 0.6 miles (I 15 BUS; SR 34 / Saint George Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
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
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~0m in
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200 South
Turn right onto 200 South
Navigation decision point
6
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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I 15 BUS; SR 34 / Saint George Boulevard
Turn right onto I 15 BUS; SR 34 / Saint George Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
7
301 mi into trip
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~5h 1m in
Take the exit toward 600 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 306
Toward 600 South
7
302.5 mi into trip
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~5h 4m in
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Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 298.5 mi | 4h 54m |
| Saint George Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| SR 269 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| I 15 BUS | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Temple | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 400 South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 200 South | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 298.5 mi, about 4h 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint George, UT and Salt Lake City, 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
Use the none lane.
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
299 mi
·
4 hr 54 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the none lane.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 306
Toward 600 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on SR 269
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 269
Exit 121; 306
Toward SR 269: 600 South
12
Turn left onto SR 270
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
West Temple
13
Turn right onto US 89
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
400 South
14
Turn left onto Main Street
80 ft
·
3 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
15
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Trip Plan
To keep your drive comfortable, plan for at least one dedicated stop to break up the five-hour duration. Because the route is categorized as a turn-heavy local drive, you should account for extra travel time if you encounter heavy local traffic near your departure or arrival points. Aim to leave Saint George early in the day to avoid peak congestion, which helps ensure you reach your destination without unnecessary stress. Keep your fuel budget of $48 in mind as you monitor your vehicle's efficiency during the 302.5-mile journey. Since you are sticking to one major stretch of highway for nearly the entire trip, take advantage of the predictable path to manage your fatigue effectively before you reach the final turns into Salt Lake City.
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 151.3 miles from Saint George, UT, or about 2h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 298.5 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 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 151.3 miles or 2h 33m 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 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Salt Lake City, 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 302.5 miles and 5h 4m.
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 298.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 151.3 mi from Saint George, UT · 2h 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
151 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 151.3 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 298.5 miles.
Arriving in Salt Lake City, UT
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.
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
$47.94 one way
$95.87 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
106 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $50.39 | $100.78 |
| premium | $4.53 | $53.94 | $107.88 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $67.21 | $134.41 |
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: 105.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 90.8 | 1 | $31.76 | $14.52 |
| Efficient EV | 75.6 | 0 | $26.47 | $12.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 121 | 1 | $42.35 | $19.36 |
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.
Destination
Salt Lake City, UT
Afternoon in Salt Lake City on Sunday
Local time
12:42 PM
MDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
36°F
Delta, UT
151 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
6 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 4m 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 Salt Lake City, UT covers 302.5 miles and takes about 5h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, Saint George Boulevard, SR 269. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 151.3 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 $47.94 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 5h 4m 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 0.6 miles (I 15 BUS; SR 34 / Saint George Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Saint George, UT to Salt Lake City, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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