This 239-mile drive from Santaquin, UT to Saint George, UT will take approximately 3 hours and 56 minutes, making it a very manageable one-day trip. You'll be navigating primarily on Veterans Memorial Highway and Trailblazer Boulevard, with a brief stint on I 15 BUS. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $38. Given its relatively short duration and the direct nature of the route, you won't need to split this into an overnight stay. This drive stays within the Mountain West region, offering a straightforward transit between two Utah cities.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
119.5 miles from Santaquin, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 56m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 56m. Total distance: 239 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 239-mile journey, rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as the highway share is 0%. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 235.6 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. This suggests a drive characterized by more frequent turns and potentially varied speed limits as you move through different local areas. You'll likely experience a more connected-to-the-ground feel compared to a pure highway experience.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 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 235.6 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 early in the drive near US 6 / Main Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 56m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 6 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 236.6 miles (I 15 BUS): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 6 / Main Street
Turn right onto US 6 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip|~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
Navigation decision point
Toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
7
236.6 mi into trip|~3h 50m in|I 15 BUS
Take the exit onto I 15 BUS toward SR 34: Saint George Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 8
Toward SR 34: Saint George Boulevard
5
237.4 mi into trip|~3h 52m in|University Avenue
Turn left onto University Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
238.9 mi into trip|~3h 56m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
235.6 mi
3h 47m
Trailblazer Boulevard
0.9 mi
2m
I 15 BUS
0.8 mi
2m
Main Street
0.6 mi
1m
University Avenue
0.5 mi
1m
100 West
<0.1 mi
<1m
Center Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 235.6 mi, about 3h 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Santaquin, UT and Saint George, UT.
1
Start on Center Street
41 ft·3 sec·Center Street
2
Turn right onto US 6
0.6 mi·1 min·Main Street
3
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·58 sec
Toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
4
Merge onto I 15
236 mi·3 hr 47 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
5
Take the exit onto I 15 BUS
0.8 mi·2 min·I 15 BUS
Exit 8Toward SR 34: Saint George BoulevardUse the slight right lane.
6
Turn left onto University Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·University Avenue
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto Trailblazer Boulevard
0.9 mi·2 min·Trailblazer Boulevard
8
Turn right onto 100 West
230 ft·12 sec·100 West
9
Turn right
510 ft·37 sec
10
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this 3 hour and 56 minute drive, leaving in the morning will give you plenty of daylight to complete the 239 miles comfortably. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing. The estimated fuel cost is $38, so ensure you have enough to cover this, particularly as there's a long 235.6-mile stretch on Veterans Memorial Highway where fuel stations might be less frequent. Keep an eye on local road conditions, as this is a 'turn-heavy' route.
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 119.5 miles from Santaquin, UT, or about 1h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 235.6 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 53 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 119.5 miles or 1h 56m 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 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Saint George, UT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Santaquin, 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 Santaquin, UT
This is one driving day of about 239 miles and 3h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from Santaquin, 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 235.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 119.5 mi from Santaquin, UT
· 1h 56m into the drive
The midpoint is around 119.5 miles from Santaquin, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 235.6 miles.
Arriving in Saint George, UT
The final approach into Saint George, 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 Saint George, 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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 181.3
Danger: State Route 148 Closed Through Cedar Breaks National Monument
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...
14 mi from route
~35 min detour
$35
near mile 214.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.87 one way
$75.75 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg84 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$39.70
$79.40
premium
$4.53
$42.63
$85.27
diesel
$5.61
$52.77
$105.54
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 83.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
71.7
0
$25.10
$11.47
Efficient EV
59.8
0
$20.91
$9.56
EV Truck/SUV
95.6
1
$33.46
$15.30
Gas CO2
84 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026
Origin
Santaquin, UT
Afternoon
in Santaquin on Friday
Local time
4:47 PM
MDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Saint George, UT
Afternoon
in Saint George on Friday
Local time
4:47 PM
MDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
36°F
Beaver, UT
120 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
39 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 56m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Santaquin, UT to Saint George, UT covers 239 miles and takes about 3h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, Trailblazer Boulevard, I 15 BUS. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 119.5 miles from Santaquin, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $37.87 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 56m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 6 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 236.6 miles (I 15 BUS): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Santaquin, UT to Saint George, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Cedar Breaks National Monument and Zion National Park.
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.
