Origin
Erda, UT
Evening in Erda on Saturday
Local time
7:26 PM
MDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Erda, UT to Saint George, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 24m
Distance
291.3 mi
469 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 11m
★
6 AM
5h 25m
8 AM
5h 52m
10 AM
5h 34m
12 PM
5h 31m
3 PM
5h 35m
5 PM
5h 50m
8 PM
5h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Erda, UT
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Saint George, UT
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Trip Overview
Erda, UT to Saint George, UT is 291.3 miles and takes about 5h 24m via Veterans Memorial Highway, Highway 36, and Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway, with a fuel budget near $46 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Mountain West region, moving from one part of Utah to another. Expect a drive that involves frequent turns and navigating local roads, rather than a straightforward interstate cruise. It's a feasible one-day journey if you're looking for a direct route within the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
145.7 miles from Erda, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 1m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 149.2 mi | 2h 22m |
| Highway 36 | 59.9 mi | 1h 14m |
| Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway | 42 mi | 48m |
| US 50 | 14.6 mi | 16m |
| North 3200 West Street | 12.3 mi | 16m |
| South 2800 West | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| SR 136 | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Trailblazer Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 149.2 mi, about 2h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erda, UT and Saint George, UT.
1
Start on Church Road
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Church Road
2
Turn right onto SR 36
60 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
Highway 36
3
At end of road, turn right onto US 6
31 mi
·
36 min
·
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
4
Continue on US 6
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North 200 East
5
Continue on US 6
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
6
Turn left onto SR 136
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
SR 136
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on US 50
15 mi
·
16 min
·
US 50
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn right onto SR 100
12 mi
·
16 min
·
North 3200 West Street
9
Continue on CR 1900
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
South 2800 West
10
At end of road, turn right
0.8 mi
·
1 min
11
Turn slight left onto South 3200 West Street
474 ft
·
13 sec
·
South 3200 West Street
12
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 15 South
13
Merge onto I 15
149 mi
·
2 hr 22 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
14
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.
15
Turn left onto University Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
University Avenue
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto Trailblazer Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Trailblazer Boulevard
17
Turn right onto 100 West
230 ft
·
12 sec
·
100 West
18
Turn right
510 ft
·
37 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 5h 24m estimated drive time, starting early from Erda, UT, will give you plenty of daylight to reach Saint George, UT. While the route has a recommended 1 stop, you might want to plan for additional brief breaks given the turn-heavy nature of the drive. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 149.2-mile stretch on Veterans Memorial Highway, as services might be less frequent. Planning your fuel stops in advance will be key to a smooth journey.
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 145.7 miles from Erda, UT, or about 3h 1m 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 64 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 145.7 miles or 3h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 30m
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 Erda, 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 Erda, UT
This is one driving day of about 291.3 miles and 5h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 64 miles from Erda, 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
146 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 64 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 145.7 miles from Erda, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 149.2 miles.
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 125 decision points cluster between mile 60.4 and 291.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
60.4 mi into trip
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~1h 16m in
|
US 6 / Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
At end of road, turn right onto US 6 / Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
Navigation decision point
6
103.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 6m in
|
SR 136
Turn left onto SR 136
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
289 mi into trip
|
~5h 18m 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
289.8 mi into trip
|
~5h 20m in
|
University Avenue
Turn left onto University Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
291.2 mi into trip
|
~5h 24m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$46.16 one way
$92.32 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
102 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $48.39 | $96.77 |
| premium | $4.53 | $51.96 | $103.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $64.32 | $128.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 101.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 87.4 | 1 | $30.59 | $13.98 |
| Efficient EV | 72.8 | 0 | $25.49 | $11.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 116.5 | 1 | $40.78 | $18.64 |
Gas CO2
102 kg
EV CO2
34 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Evening in Saint George on Saturday
Local time
7:26 PM
MDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
63°F
Richfield, UT
146 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
31 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
5h 24m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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
~32 min detour
$10
near mile 231
Danger: State Route 148 Closed Through Cedar Breaks National Monument
Zion National Park
National Park
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 261.2
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a turn-heavy local drive experience, with only 27% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches that require more attention to navigation, moving between Veterans Memorial Highway, Highway 36, and Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch measures 149.2 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, offering a more consistent pace before you transition to more varied road conditions. Be prepared for a drive that feels more connected to the landscape than a typical freeway experience.
Only 27% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 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?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 60.4 miles in near US 6 / Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 24m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 60.4 miles (US 6 / Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway): Navigation decision point; at 103.3 miles (SR 136): Lane positioning matters here; at 289 miles (I 15 BUS): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Saint George, UT
Full guide →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.
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 5h 24m. Total distance: 291.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (27%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 60.4 miles (US 6 / Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway): Navigation decision point; at 103.3 miles (SR 136): Lane positioning matters here; at 289 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.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.4 hours each way, a round trip means 10.8 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Saint George, UT before the return drive.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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