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Scenic Drives in Utah

Routes

60

Avg Distance

327 mi

Avg Drive

5h 42m

Destinations

27

Utah's scenic drives offer dramatic elevation shifts and varied terrain, with a state-wide average drive score of 8. These routes often traverse mountain landscapes, reaching heights over 9,000 feet. With 60 routes covering an average of 327 miles and lasting over 5 hours, you can explore diverse geological wonders and access numerous parks. The state's scenic routes provide a compelling experience for those seeking significant elevation changes and impressive natural backdrops.

Fuel snapshot for this state

Regular

$3.96/gal

Diesel: $4.80/gal

Typical trip cost

$47–$63

One-way, ~327 mi avg @ 25.4 MPG

CO₂ per trip

~114 kg

ICE vehicle, one-way average

Source: US Energy Information Administration • week of 2026-07-13

Climate through the year: Utah

Utah peaks at around 94°F in Jul and cools to 39°F / 24°F in Jan. Wettest month is Apr at ~2.2 in of rain.

Month High °F Low °F Rain in Snow in
Jan 39 24 1.4 12.7
Feb 45 29 1.3 10.7
Mar 55 36 1.8 5.9
Apr 62 42 2.2 2.9
May 73 50 1.8 0.1
Jun 84 59 1 —
Jul 94 68 0.5 —
Aug 92 67 0.6 —
Sep 81 56 1.1 —
Oct 66 44 1.3 0.5
Nov 51 33 1.3 7
Dec 39 25 1.4 12.1

Source: NOAA NCEI Monthly Climate Normals, 1991–2020 reference period. Sampled at the major-airport station for UT — microclimates along specific routes can vary significantly.

Planning Tips

Frequently Asked Questions

We rate routes on a 1-10 drive score based on elevation changes, road variety, and terrain diversity. The 60 routes listed here all score 7 or higher.
Current regular gas averages $3.96/gallon in Utah (week of 2026-07-13). Diesel: $4.80/gallon. A typical one-way trip on these routes costs between $47 and $63. Source: US Energy Information Administration.
Drive times and distances come from OSRM routing over real OpenStreetMap road networks. Fuel costs use weekly US Energy Information Administration state-level gas prices. Drive scores factor in elevation profile, road variety, and terrain. EV charging data is sourced from NREL. Climate normals come from NOAA NCEI (1991–2020 reference period). Hazard data comes from FEMA and USGS public feeds.
Yes. Click any route to see its full trip page with turn-by-turn directions, fuel cost estimates, elevation profile, stop suggestions, weather conditions, and more.

Top Scenic Routes

Editor's pick

Saint George, UT → Vernal, UT

402.4 mi 7h 18m Score: 8/10 ~$63 fuel

Through: Price

5 tricky spots High drive quality

This drive scores an 8 and climbs to nearly 9,100 feet, presenting significant mountain terrain. Its 402 miles offer a substantial exploration of Utah's varied landscapes, and it includes access to parks.

Editor's pick

Logan, UT → Ivins, UT

389.6 mi 6h 45m Score: 8/10 ~$61 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Boasting a drive score of 8, this route features high-altitude driving with climbs up to almost 5,900 feet. Covering 389 miles, it provides extensive views and park access across its expanse.

Editor's pick

Santa Clara, UT → Logan, UT

386.7 mi 6h 42m Score: 8/10 ~$60 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

With a drive score of 8, this 386-mile trip ascends to over 5,800 feet, offering challenging climbs and high-altitude sections. Its route also incorporates opportunities to visit parks.

Logan, UT → Saint George, UT

382.5 mi 6h 33m Score: 8/10 ~$60 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Saint George, UT → Providence, UT

382 mi 6h 34m Score: 8/10 ~$60 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Hyrum, UT → Saint George, UT

378.4 mi 6h 27m Score: 8/10 ~$59 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Logan, UT → Washington, UT

377.8 mi 6h 26m Score: 8/10 ~$59 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Saint George, UT → Garland, UT

375.5 mi 6h 21m Score: 8/10 ~$59 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Logan, UT → Hurricane, UT

370.6 mi 6h 24m Score: 8/10 ~$58 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Liberty, UT → Saint George, UT

353.9 mi 6h 9m Score: 8/10 ~$55 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Willard, UT → Saint George, UT

350.6 mi 5h 56m Score: 8/10 ~$55 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Ogden, UT → Ivins, UT

344.8 mi 5h 55m Score: 8/10 ~$54 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Duchesne, UT → Saint George, UT

344.4 mi 6h 10m Score: 8/10 ~$54 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Blanding, UT → Ogden, UT

343.4 mi 6h 43m Score: 9/10 ~$54 fuel

Through: Salt Lake City

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Harrisville, UT → Saint George, UT

341.8 mi 5h 49m Score: 8/10 ~$53 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Saint George, UT → Ogden, UT

337.7 mi 5h 42m Score: 8/10 ~$53 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Layton, UT → Kanab, UT

334 mi 6h 3m Score: 9/10 ~$52 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

South Ogden, UT → Saint George, UT

333.6 mi 5h 39m Score: 8/10 ~$52 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Saint George, UT → Wendover, UT

333.5 mi 6h 33m Score: 8/10 ~$52 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Roy, UT → Saint George, UT

332.1 mi 5h 34m Score: 8/10 ~$52 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Layton, UT → Ivins, UT

331.5 mi 5h 39m Score: 8/10 ~$52 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Logan, UT → Cedar City, UT

330.5 mi 5h 42m Score: 8/10 ~$52 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Blanding, UT → Layton, UT

330.3 mi 6h 28m Score: 9/10 ~$51 fuel

Through: Salt Lake City

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Saint George, UT → Syracuse, UT

330.1 mi 5h 35m Score: 8/10 ~$51 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Uintah, UT → Saint George, UT

329.1 mi 5h 33m Score: 8/10 ~$51 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Logan, UT → Enoch, UT

324.5 mi 5h 39m Score: 8/10 ~$51 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Saint George, UT → Kaysville, UT

321.9 mi 5h 26m Score: 8/10 ~$50 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Layton, UT → Washington, UT

319.6 mi 5h 20m Score: 8/10 ~$50 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Toquerville, UT → Ogden, UT

319.6 mi 5h 21m Score: 8/10 ~$50 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Farmington, UT → Saint George, UT

317.4 mi 5h 20m Score: 8/10 ~$49 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Salt Lake City, UT → Hildale, UT

314 mi 5h 27m Score: 8/10 ~$49 fuel

Through: Hurricane

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Layton, UT → Enterprise, UT

313.6 mi 5h 27m Score: 8/10 ~$49 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Hildale, UT → West Valley City, UT

313.5 mi 5h 28m Score: 8/10 ~$49 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Layton, UT → Hurricane, UT

312.4 mi 5h 17m Score: 8/10 ~$49 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Kanab, UT → West Valley City, UT

311.6 mi 5h 42m Score: 8/10 ~$49 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Woods Cross, UT → Saint George, UT

310 mi 5h 12m Score: 8/10 ~$48 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Salt Lake City, UT → Ivins, UT

309.6 mi 5h 18m Score: 8/10 ~$48 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Magna, UT → Saint George, UT

308.9 mi 5h 13m Score: 8/10 ~$48 fuel

Through: Las Vegas

5 tricky spots High drive quality

West Valley City, UT → Ivins, UT

307.8 mi 5h 18m Score: 8/10 ~$48 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Kanab, UT → Millcreek, UT

307.1 mi 5h 35m Score: 8/10 ~$48 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Santa Clara, UT → Salt Lake City, UT

306.7 mi 5h 12m Score: 8/10 ~$48 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Layton, UT → Toquerville, UT

306.4 mi 5h 6m Score: 8/10 ~$48 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Millcreek, UT → Ivins, UT

304.7 mi 5h 12m Score: 8/10 ~$47 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

East Carbon City, UT → Saint George, UT

304.3 mi 5h 45m Score: 10/10 ~$47 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

West Jordan, UT → Hildale, UT

304.3 mi 5h 17m Score: 8/10 ~$47 fuel

Through: Hurricane

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Blanding, UT → Millcreek, UT

303.3 mi 6h 1m Score: 9/10 ~$47 fuel

Through: Salt Lake City

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Kamas, UT → Saint George, UT

303.1 mi 5h 19m Score: 8/10 ~$47 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Murray, UT → Ivins, UT

302.6 mi 5h 9m Score: 8/10 ~$47 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Saint George, UT → Salt Lake City, UT

302.5 mi 5h 4m Score: 8/10 ~$47 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Sandy, UT → Hildale, UT

302 mi 5h 13m Score: 8/10 ~$47 fuel

Through: Hurricane

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Santa Clara, UT → Millcreek, UT

301.8 mi 5h 8m Score: 8/10 ~$47 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Saint George, UT → Mount Olympus, UT

301.7 mi 5h 5m Score: 8/10 ~$47 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Taylorsville, UT → Santa Clara, UT

301.4 mi 5h 6m Score: 8/10 ~$47 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Francis, UT → Saint George, UT

300.9 mi 5h 15m Score: 8/10 ~$47 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Kanab, UT → Sandy Hills, UT

300.9 mi 5h 30m Score: 8/10 ~$47 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Hildale, UT → South Jordan, UT

300.7 mi 5h 11m Score: 8/10 ~$47 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

West Jordan, UT → Ivins, UT

299.9 mi 5h 7m Score: 8/10 ~$47 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Holladay, UT → Saint George, UT

299.8 mi 5h 5m Score: 8/10 ~$47 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Blanding, UT → West Jordan, UT

298.7 mi 5h 57m Score: 9/10 ~$47 fuel

Through: Salt Lake City

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Ivins, UT → Sandy Hills, UT

298.6 mi 5h 7m Score: 8/10 ~$47 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

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