This 292.8-mile drive from Granite, UT to Saint George, UT is manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 5 hours. You'll navigate primarily on Veterans Memorial Highway, Wasatch Boulevard, and 12300 South, with a significant portion of the journey on Veterans Memorial Highway. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $46. Given its relatively short duration and the fact that both locations are within the Mountain West region, this route offers a straightforward journey without requiring an overnight stop. The overall feel is that of a turn-heavy local drive, so be prepared for varied road conditions.
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
146.4 miles from Granite, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 32m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
282.3 mi
4h 37m
Wasatch Boulevard
4.1 mi
7m
12300 South
1.3 mi
2m
Draper Parkway
1.1 mi
2m
Trailblazer Boulevard
0.9 mi
2m
I 15 BUS
0.8 mi
2m
1670 East
0.5 mi
1m
University Avenue
0.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 282.3 mi, about 4h 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Granite, UT and Saint George, UT.
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Start on 9800 South
114 ft·8 sec·9800 South
2
Turn right onto 3100 East
0.2 mi·33 sec·3100 East
3
Turn slight right onto Mt Jordan Road
145 ft·13 sec·Mt Jordan Road
4
Turn left onto Dimple Dell Road
452 ft·17 sec·Dimple Dell Road
5
Turn left onto Bell Canyon Road
0.2 mi·47 sec·Bell Canyon Road
6
Turn right onto Wasatch Boulevard
4.1 mi·7 min·Wasatch Boulevard
7
Turn left onto 1700 East
0.2 mi·24 sec·1700 East
8
Continue on 1670 East
0.5 mi·1 min·1670 East
9
Continue on Draper Parkway
1.1 mi·2 min·Draper Parkway
10
Continue on 12300 South
1.3 mi·2 min·12300 South
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the ramp onto US 89
0.4 mi·53 sec·US 89
12
Merge onto I 15; US 89
282 mi·4 hr 37 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
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.
14
Turn left onto University Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·University Avenue
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto Trailblazer Boulevard
0.9 mi·2 min·Trailblazer Boulevard
16
Turn right onto 100 West
230 ft·12 sec·100 West
17
Turn right
510 ft·37 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
With a 5-hour travel time, you can comfortably complete this trip in one day. Consider an early morning departure from Granite, UT, to maximize daylight and allow for a relaxed pace, especially given the turn-heavy nature of the route. You'll have one recommended stop, so plan for a break roughly halfway through the 292.8 miles. Be mindful of the fuel cost estimate of $46 and ensure you have enough gas before embarking on the longest stretch of 282.3 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway.
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 146.4 miles from Granite, UT, or about 2h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 282.3 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 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 146.4 miles or 2h 32m 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 4m
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 Granite, 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 Granite, UT
This is one driving day of about 292.8 miles and 5h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 64 miles from Granite, 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 282.3 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 291.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|3100 East
Turn right onto 3100 East
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|Dimple Dell Road
Turn left onto Dimple Dell Road
Navigation decision point
5
8.2 mi into trip|~16m in|I 15; US 89 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 15; US 89 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
290.5 mi into trip|~4h 54m 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
291.2 mi into trip|~4h 56m in|University Avenue
Turn left onto University Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$46.40 one way
$92.80 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg102 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$48.63
$97.27
premium
$4.53
$52.23
$104.46
diesel
$5.61
$64.65
$129.29
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: 102.4 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
87.8
1
$30.74
$14.05
Efficient EV
73.2
0
$25.62
$11.71
EV Truck/SUV
117.1
1
$40.99
$18.74
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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Granite, UT
Evening
in Granite on Saturday
Local time
7:26 PM
MDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Saint George, UT
Evening
in Saint George on Saturday
Local time
7:26 PM
MDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
71°F
Fairview, 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
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
5h 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.
Timpanogos Cave National Monument
National Monument
The visitor center, caves, and cave tours have not yet opened for the 2026 season. Hike your way past stunning vistas to explore a hidden underground world. Taste the thrill of caving as you twist and...
7 mi from route
~18 min detour
$12
near mile 20.2
Caution: Tickets are required to enter Timpanogos Cave
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 232.2
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
~35 min detour
$35
near mile 262.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a drive that leans towards being turn-heavy and local in character. While Veterans Memorial Highway accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch at 282.3 miles, the overall profile suggests a route that isn't solely high-speed highway driving. You'll experience a mix of road types throughout the 5-hour duration, transitioning between faster sections and more local, potentially winding roads. This blend means you'll need to stay engaged behind the wheel as the road's personality shifts.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 282.3 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 early in the drive near 3100 East.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (3100 East): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Dimple Dell Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.2 miles (I 15; US 89 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 282.3 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: near the start (3100 East): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Dimple Dell Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.2 miles (I 15; US 89 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Timpanogos Cave National Monument, 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 5.0 hours each way, a round trip means 10.0 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.
