Spanning 191.5 miles through the Mountain West, this trip from Delta to Saint George takes approximately 3 hours and 1 minute of driving time. Because the route is categorized as a turn-heavy local drive, you should budget about $29 for fuel to complete the journey. It is perfectly manageable as a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You will traverse local roads including Main Street, North 3200 West Street, and South 2800 West rather than relying on major interstates. Planning for one scheduled stop will help keep you refreshed as you navigate this regional connection within Utah.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
94.7 miles from Delta, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 44m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
149.2 mi
2h 22m
US 50
14.6 mi
16m
North 3200 West Street
12.3 mi
16m
South 2800 West
5.3 mi
7m
Main Street
4.3 mi
6m
Trailblazer Boulevard
0.9 mi
2m
I 15 BUS
0.8 mi
2m
University Avenue
0.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 149.2 mi, about 2h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Delta, UT and Saint George, UT.
1
Start on 100 West
78 ft·6 sec·100 West
2
Turn right onto US 6; US 50
4.3 mi·6 min·Main Street
3
Turn right onto US 50
15 mi·16 min·US 50
4
Turn right onto SR 100
12 mi·16 min·North 3200 West Street
5
Continue on CR 1900
5.3 mi·7 min·South 2800 West
6
At end of road, turn right
0.8 mi·1 min
7
Turn slight left onto South 3200 West Street
474 ft·13 sec·South 3200 West Street
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·46 sec
Toward I 15 South
9
Merge onto I 15
149 mi·2 hr 22 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
10
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.
11
Turn left onto University Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·University Avenue
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto Trailblazer Boulevard
0.9 mi·2 min·Trailblazer Boulevard
13
Turn right onto 100 West
230 ft·12 sec·100 West
14
Turn right
510 ft·37 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
When planning your departure, prioritize a morning start to ensure you have plenty of daylight for the local roads ahead. Since the drive takes just over three hours, you have the flexibility to adjust your pace easily, though incorporating at least one stop is recommended to manage the constant turns. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the $29 budget is an estimate that may fluctuate based on your vehicle's efficiency. Because this route relies on local streets rather than highways, ensure your navigation system is updated to handle the specific turns on North 3200 West and South 2800 West. Staying alert is the best way to enjoy this unique, non-highway connection through the Utah landscape.
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 94.7 miles from Delta, UT, or about 1h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 149.2 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 42 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 94.7 miles or 1h 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 42m
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 Delta, 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 Delta, UT
This is one driving day of about 189.3 miles and 3h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Delta, 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 149.2 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 189.2 — 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|US 6; US 50 / Main Street
Turn right onto US 6; US 50 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
4.3 mi into trip|~6m in|US 50
Turn right onto US 50
Navigation decision point
7
187 mi into trip|~3h 12m 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
187.8 mi into trip|~3h 14m in|University Avenue
Turn left onto University Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
189.2 mi into trip|~3h 18m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.00 one way
$59.99 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg66 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$31.44
$62.89
premium
$4.53
$33.77
$67.54
diesel
$5.61
$41.80
$83.59
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
56.8
0
$19.88
$9.09
Efficient EV
47.3
0
$16.56
$7.57
EV Truck/SUV
75.7
0
$26.50
$12.12
Gas CO2
66 kg
EV CO2
22 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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Delta, UT
Late night
in Delta on Tuesday
Local time
4:48 AM
MDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Saint George, UT
Late night
in Saint George on Tuesday
Local time
4:48 AM
MDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
33°F
Beaver, UT
95 mi in
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
11 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
3h 19m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a hands-on driving experience as this route consists entirely of local roads with a highway share of 0%. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this path requires your full attention due to its turn-heavy nature. You won't find any long, uninterrupted stretches here, as the longest segment on Main Street is 0 miles. The character of the road remains consistent in its local, winding profile, demanding a steady pace as you transition between these specific streets. Navigating these segments offers a rhythmic, albeit technical, drive that differs significantly from the typical high-speed highway experience.
Only 8% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 149.2 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 US 6; US 50 / Main Street.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Delta, UT to Saint George, UT is easy. At 3h 19m with 8% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 6; US 50 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (US 50): Navigation decision point; at 187 miles (I 15 BUS): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Delta is a city in Central Utah and is a gateway to exploring the vast western desert of Utah. Nearby activities include off-highway vehicle recreation, ane rock-hounding.
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
The longest stretch is about 149.2 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 6; US 50 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (US 50): Navigation decision point; at 187 miles (I 15 BUS): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Saint George, UT, but most travelers stay overnight.
