Beaver, UT to Saint George, UT is 104.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 46 minutes via Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $17 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive takes you from the Mountain West region of Utah to another part of the same region. Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the most part, so it's not a route for cruising at high speeds. With only 1 recommended day and no stops factored in, this trip is best suited for a straightforward point-to-point journey when you need to get between these two Utah locations efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
52.2 miles from Beaver, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 52m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
99.6 mi
1h 34m
North Main Street
2.2 mi
4m
I 15 BUS
1.2 mi
2m
Trailblazer Boulevard
0.9 mi
2m
University Avenue
0.5 mi
1m
100 West
<0.1 mi
<1m
East 200 North Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 99.6 mi, about 1h 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beaver, UT and Saint George, UT.
1
Start on SR 153
64 ft·7 sec·East 200 North Street
2
Turn left onto I 15 Bu; SR 160
2.2 mi·4 min·North Main Street
3
Take the ramp onto I 15 BUS
0.4 mi·48 sec·I 15 BUS
Toward I 15 South
4
Merge onto I 15
100 mi·1 hr 34 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
Given the relatively short duration of under 2 hours, you have considerable flexibility with your departure time. Leaving Beaver, UT in the morning or early afternoon allows ample time to reach Saint George, UT before evening. The fuel cost is estimated at $17, and since there are no specific stops recommended, you can plan your fuel and rest breaks as needed. A good tip for this drive is to stay aware of local speed limits as you navigate the more turn-heavy sections, especially outside of the main highway designation.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 52.2 miles from Beaver, UT, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99.6 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 23 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.2 miles or 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 24m
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 Beaver, UT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Beaver, UT
This is one driving day of about 104.5 miles and 1h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Beaver, UT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 99.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 104.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|I 15 Bu; SR 160 / North Main Street
Turn left onto I 15 Bu; SR 160 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
2.2 mi into trip|~4m in|I 15 BUS
Take the ramp onto I 15 BUS toward I 15 South
Navigation decision point
Toward I 15 South
7
102.1 mi into trip|~1h 40m 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
102.9 mi into trip|~1h 42m in|University Avenue
Turn left onto University Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
104.4 mi into trip|~1h 46m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.56 one way
$33.12 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg37 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$17.36
$34.72
premium
$4.53
$18.64
$37.28
diesel
$5.61
$23.07
$46.14
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
31.3
0
$10.97
$5.02
Efficient EV
26.1
0
$9.14
$4.18
EV Truck/SUV
41.8
0
$14.63
$6.69
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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 18, 2026
Origin
Beaver, UT
Late night
in Beaver on Tuesday
Local time
3:11 AM
MDT
Current temp
18°F
Clear
SE 3 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 17 at 10:15PM MDT until April 18 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 17 at 10:15PM MDT until April 18 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Destination
Saint George, UT
Late night
in Saint George on Tuesday
Local time
3:11 AM
MDT
Current temp
41°F
Mostly Clear
NE 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 17 at 10:15PM MDT until April 18 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 17 at 10:15PM MDT until April 18 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
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
23 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
1h 46m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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
~31 min detour
$10
near mile 43.2
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
~34 min detour
$35
near mile 75.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This is a turn-heavy local drive, meaning you'll encounter more frequent changes in direction than on a typical highway. Approximately 99.6 miles of this route are on Veterans Memorial Highway, which forms the longest uninterrupted stretch. While the highway share is 100%, the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile suggests it might feel more like navigating through towns and varied terrain rather than a straight interstate. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience with more steering input required.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 99.6 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near I 15 Bu; SR 160 / North Main Street.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Beaver, UT to Saint George, UT is easy. At 1h 46m with 1% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (I 15 Bu; SR 160 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (I 15 BUS): Navigation decision point; at 102.1 miles (I 15 BUS): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Beaver in Central Utah is a town of 3,200 people (2019) close to the Tushar Mountains, and anyone who visits the town feels like they are at the foothills of the Rockies.
St. George is a city in southwestern Utah, on the Utah-Arizona border, known regionally as "Utah's Dixie" (a nickname given to the area for its warm southern Utah climate which was used to grow cotton by early settlers). The city is nestled in a scenic valley of desert vistas in the northeastern Mojave Desert, adjacent to the majestic Pine Valley Mountains.
Top landmarks
•St. George Utah Temple — temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in St. George, Utah, U...
•St. George Opera House — opera house
•Brigham Young Winter Home and Office — historic house in Utah, United States
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 99.6 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 10 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (I 15 Bu; SR 160 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (I 15 BUS): Navigation decision point; at 102.1 miles (I 15 BUS): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Cedar Breaks National Monument and Zion National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Saint George, UT before heading back.
