Embark on a 333.6-mile journey from South Ogden, UT, to Saint George, UT, a drive that will take approximately 5 hours and 39 minutes. This trip is comfortably manageable as a single-day adventure, with an estimated fuel cost of $53. You'll primarily navigate Veterans Memorial Highway and Washington Boulevard, with a significant portion on US 89. The route feels like a turn-heavy local drive, offering a more engaged driving experience. Traveling within the Mountain West region, this route provides a direct connection between two points in Utah.
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
166.8 miles from South Ogden, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 51m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 39m. Total distance: 333.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This drive features a 43% highway share, meaning you'll experience a mix of faster travel and more involved local road navigation. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers an impressive 304.7 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, offering a substantial period of consistent driving. Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, indicating frequent changes in direction and road type as you progress from South Ogden to Saint George. This character suggests a route that keeps you engaged behind the wheel, rather than a monotonous interstate cruise.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 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 304.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 89 / Washington Boulevard.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 333.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 89 / Washington Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.6 miles (US 89): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.6 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 89 / Washington Boulevard
Turn right onto US 89 / Washington Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
15.6 mi into trip|~19m in|US 89
Keep slight right at fork onto US 89
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
26.6 mi into trip|~32m in|I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
34.8 mi into trip|~40m in|I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
331.3 mi into trip|~5h 33m 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
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
304.7 mi
5h 1m
Washington Boulevard
15.6 mi
19m
US 89
11 mi
12m
Trailblazer Boulevard
0.9 mi
2m
I 15 BUS
0.8 mi
2m
University Avenue
0.5 mi
1m
100 West
<0.1 mi
<1m
39th Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 304.7 mi, about 5h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Ogden, UT and Saint George, UT.
1
Start on 39th Street
52 ft·4 sec·39th Street
2
Turn right onto US 89
16 mi·19 min·Washington Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
3
Keep slight right at fork onto US 89
11 mi·12 min·US 89
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
8.2 mi·8 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
296 mi·4 hr 52 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
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.
7
Turn left onto University Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·University Avenue
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto Trailblazer Boulevard
0.9 mi·2 min·Trailblazer Boulevard
9
Turn right onto 100 West
230 ft·12 sec·100 West
10
Turn right
510 ft·37 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this 5-hour and 39-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from South Ogden to maximize your daylight hours and allow for a relaxed pace. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility to time your break strategically. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the longest 304.7-mile stretch on Veterans Memorial Highway, as services might be more spaced out. The $53 fuel cost is a good estimate, but it's always wise to have a buffer. This single-day trip allows for spontaneity, so enjoy the changing scenery as you make your way south.
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 166.8 miles from South Ogden, UT, or about 2h 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 304.7 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 73 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 166.8 miles or 2h 51m 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 36m
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 Ogden, 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 Ogden, UT
This is one driving day of about 333.6 miles and 5h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 73 miles from South Ogden, 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 304.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 166.8 mi from South Ogden, UT
· 2h 51m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$52.86 one way
$105.73 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg117 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$55.41
$110.82
premium
$4.53
$59.51
$119.02
diesel
$5.61
$73.65
$147.31
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$53
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$78–$103
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 116.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
100.1
1
$35.03
$16.01
Efficient EV
83.4
0
$29.19
$13.34
EV Truck/SUV
133.4
1
$46.70
$21.35
Gas CO2
117 kg
EV CO2
39 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
South Ogden, UT
Night
in South Ogden on Friday
Local time
9:37 PM
MDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Saint George, UT
Night
in Saint George on Friday
Local time
9:37 PM
MDT
Current temp
80°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 10 to 15 mph2% chanceLive 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
31 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
5h 39m 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 Ogden, UT to Saint George, UT covers 333.6 miles and takes about 5h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, Washington Boulevard, US 89. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 166.8 miles from South Ogden, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $52.86 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 demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 333.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 89 / Washington Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.6 miles (US 89): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.6 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from South Ogden, UT to Saint George, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
