Origin
South Jordan, UT
Morning in South Jordan on Monday
Local time
11:27 AM
MDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Jordan, UT to Saint George, UT
Drive Time
4h 49m
Distance
288.9 mi
465 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 36m
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6 AM
4h 50m
8 AM
5h 17m
10 AM
4h 59m
12 PM
4h 56m
3 PM
5h 0m
5 PM
5h 15m
8 PM
4h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Jordan, UT
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Saint George, UT
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Trip Overview
The drive from South Jordan, UT to Saint George, UT covers 288.9 miles and takes about 4h 49m 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, Trailblazer Boulevard, 10600 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 284.6 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $45.78 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
144.4 miles from South Jordan, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 23m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 49m drive with frequent turns across 288.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 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 284.6 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 around 1.9 miles in near I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 49m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 286.5 miles (I 15 BUS): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 287.3 miles (University Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.9 mi into trip
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~3m in
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I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
286.5 mi into trip
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~4h 43m in
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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
287.3 mi into trip
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~4h 45m in
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University Avenue
Turn left onto University Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
287.8 mi into trip
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~4h 46m in
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Trailblazer Boulevard
Turn right onto Trailblazer Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
288.8 mi into trip
|
~4h 49m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 284.6 mi | 4h 39m |
| Trailblazer Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| 10600 South | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| I 15 BUS | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| University Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Jordan Parkway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 10515 South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 10400 South | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 284.6 mi, about 4h 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Jordan, UT and Saint George, UT.
1
Start on SR 151
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
10400 South
2
Continue on SR 151
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
South Jordan Parkway
3
Continue on SR 151
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
10515 South
4
Continue on SR 151
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
10600 South
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
6
Merge onto I 15
285 mi
·
4 hr 39 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit onto I 15 BUS
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
I 15 BUS
Exit 8
Toward SR 34: Saint George Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn left onto University Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
University Avenue
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto Trailblazer Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Trailblazer Boulevard
10
Turn right onto 100 West
230 ft
·
12 sec
·
100 West
11
Turn right
510 ft
·
37 sec
12
Arrive at destination
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 144.4 miles from South Jordan, UT, or about 2h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 284.6 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 80 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 144.4 miles or 2h 23m 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 54m
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 South Jordan, 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 South Jordan, UT
This is one driving day of about 288.9 miles and 4h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from South Jordan, 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 284.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 144.4 mi from South Jordan, UT · 2h 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
144 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 144.4 miles from South Jordan, 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 284.6 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$45.78 one way
$91.56 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
101 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $48.12 | $96.25 |
| premium | $4.53 | $51.51 | $103.03 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $64.18 | $128.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 101.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 86.7 | 1 | $30.33 | $13.87 |
| Efficient EV | 72.2 | 0 | $25.28 | $11.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 115.6 | 1 | $40.45 | $18.49 |
Gas CO2
101 kg
EV CO2
34 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
Saint George, UT
Morning in Saint George on Monday
Local time
11:27 AM
MDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
36°F
Nibley, UT
144 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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 49m 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 South Jordan, UT to Saint George, UT covers 288.9 miles and takes about 4h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, Trailblazer Boulevard, 10600 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 144.4 miles from South Jordan, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $45.78 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 4h 49m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 286.5 miles (I 15 BUS): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 287.3 miles (University Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from South Jordan, UT to Saint George, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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