Origin
Cedar City, UT
Late night in Cedar City on Tuesday
Local time
3:25 AM
MDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cedar City, UT to Saint George, UT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
52.7 mi
85 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cedar City, UT
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Saint George, UT
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Trip Overview
Connecting Cedar City and Saint George, this 52.7-mile journey is a quick, straightforward trip through the Mountain West. You can expect to spend about 57 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. Budget approximately $8 for fuel to cover the distance, which is entirely comprised of highway travel. Because the drive is short and efficient, it offers plenty of flexibility for your schedule. Whether you are commuting or heading south for a change of scenery, the transition between these two Utah cities is seamless and manageable.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 47.9 mi | 46m |
| Main Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| Trailblazer Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| I 15 BUS | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| University Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Cross Hollow Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 100 West | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 47.9 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar City, UT and Saint George, UT.
1
Start on I 15 Bus; SR 130
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
2
Continue on I 15 Bus; SR 130
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Cross Hollow Road
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 15 South
4
Merge onto I 15
48 mi
·
46 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
5
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.
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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.3 miles from Cedar City, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 2.2 and 52.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 15 South
Navigation decision point
Toward I 15 South
7
50.3 mi into trip
|
~50m 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
51.1 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
University Avenue
Turn left onto University Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
51.6 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
Trailblazer Boulevard
Turn right onto Trailblazer Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
52.6 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.35 one way
$16.70 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $8.75 | $17.51 |
| premium | $4.53 | $9.40 | $18.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.64 | $23.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.53 | $2.53 |
| Efficient EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.61 | $2.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.38 | $3.37 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Saint George, UT
Late night in Saint George on Tuesday
Local time
3:25 AM
MDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
17 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
57m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is defined by its efficiency, as 100% of the route consists of highway driving. You will spend the vast majority of your time on the Veterans Memorial Highway, which accounts for a 47.9-mile stretch of the journey. While the route feels like a fast highway run, the transition into your destination involves navigating via Main Street and Trailblazer Boulevard. Expect a turn-heavy local feel once you exit the main thoroughfare to reach your final stop. The road maintains a consistent pace, allowing you to settle in for a direct transit between regions.
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: 47.9 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 around 2.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Cedar City, UT to Saint George, UT is easy. At 57m with 1% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 50.3 miles (I 15 BUS): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 51.1 miles (University Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
5,846 ft
2,696 ft
Total Climb
0 ft
Total Descent
3,150 ft
Highest Point
5,846 ft
Elevation Range
3,150 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Cedar City, UT
Full guide →Cedar City is a small city in Dixie, Utah, and is a good place to stock up on supplies before heading into beautiful wilderness areas stretching out in all directions. The city is sandwiched between mountain ranges covered by Dixie National Forest, while further to the southwest lie the remotest areas of Zion National Park, and to the east Cedar Breaks National Monument and Bryce Canyon National Park.
Arriving in Saint George, UT
Full guide →Founded 1861
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 52.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 47.9 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: at 2.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 50.3 miles (I 15 BUS): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 51.1 miles (University Avenue): 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.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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