Hurricane, UT Road Trips
Sitting in the Mountain West, Hurricane, UT is a local road trip base with 8 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 284 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Hurricane, UT head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
8
Longest Drive
370.6 mi
Logan, UT
Quickest Drive
4h 39m
Riverton, UT
Plan Around Hurricane, UT
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Hurricane, UT is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Hurricane, UT
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Hurricane, UT
Driving from Hurricane, UT
The typical drive from Hurricane, UT covers about 284 miles and takes around 4h 49m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 291 miles (4h 57m), while the shortest is just 276 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Hurricane, UT most often head toward Salt Lake City, UT (290.5 mi, 4h 54m), West Valley City, UT (290 mi, 4h 57m), Sandy Hills, UT (279.3 mi, 4h 45m), and Riverton, UT (275.7 mi, 4h 39m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in UT currently averages around $3.89 per gallon. For the typical 284-mile trip from Hurricane, UT, budget about $44 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Hurricane, UT and 4 routes heading into Hurricane, UT, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 276 to 291 miles.
The longest mapped route from Hurricane, UT covers 291 miles and takes approximately 4h 57m. Shorter options start at just 276 miles.
The average route from Hurricane, UT runs about 284 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 49m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.89/gallon for regular), the average 284-mile trip from Hurricane, UT costs roughly $44 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Hurricane, UT include Salt Lake City, UT, West Valley City, UT, Sandy Hills, UT and Riverton, UT. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Hurricane, UT by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
21,677
Median Income
$67,424
Median Home Value
$411,400
Median Age
41.1
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Hurricane, UT at a Glance
Founded
1896
Elevation
3,248 ft
Area
52 mi²
Notable People from Hurricane, UT
A sampling of people born in Hurricane, UT.
Don Leo Jonathan
1931–2018
American professional wrestler (1931–2018)
City data from Wikidata (Q482646), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Hurricane, UT
Hurricane is a city located within Washington County in Southern Utah.
Mollie's Nipple. A volcanic outcropping on the Hurricane Cliffs. At over 1,200 feet above the valley floor it offers good views over the canyon below.
Sky Mountain Golf Course, ☏ +1 435 635-7888. From $19 ($8 in winter) for walking 9 holes to $44 ($27 in winter) for riding 18 holes.. Skydive Zion, Hurricane Airport, ☏ +1 435 635-3742, [email protected]. 7AM to 10PM. Skydive over the spectacular Zion National Park Tandem:$185. 1 Sand Hollow State Park, ☏ +1 435 680-0715. Day use $20. Utah residents: $15/vehicle, seniors (65+) $10. (updated Dec 2021)
Main Street Cafe, 138 South Main Street, ☏ +1 435 635-9080. Alfredo's A Mexican Food, 412 West State Street, ☏ +1 435 635-0504. Good food at a great price. Triple TJ's Café, 1141 West State Street, ☏ +1 435 635-9014. Superb home-style cooking.
For the nearest liquor store or bar, see Springdale or St. George (each approx. 25 minute drive).
There are several hotels and motels in town along Highway 9.
Hurricane is located on Highway 9 between St. George, Utah and Zion National Park. From Interstate 15, take Highway 9 eastbound. Salt Lake Express provides intercity bus service.
Travel tips adapted from Hurricane (Utah) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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