Magna, UT to Saint George, UT is 308.9 miles and takes about 5h 13m via Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $49 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Utah, moving from the Mountain West region to the same region, offering a straightforward, single-day journey. While it's primarily a local road experience, the longer stretches on Veterans Memorial Highway make it manageable for a one-day trip. Consider this route if you're looking for a direct connection between these two Utah points with a predictable travel time and cost.
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
154.5 miles from Magna, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 37m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
288.5 mi
4h 43m
Belt Route
7.2 mi
7m
SR 201
7 mi
8m
Trailblazer Boulevard
0.9 mi
2m
I 15 BUS
0.8 mi
2m
Magna Main Street
0.5 mi
1m
University Avenue
0.5 mi
1m
8400 West
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 288.5 mi, about 4h 43m
Traffic on I-15
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 237 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~5,104 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~243 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
21×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Magna, UT and Saint George, UT.
1
Start on Spencer Avenue
0.1 mi·26 sec·Spencer Avenue
2
Turn right onto Magna Main Street
0.5 mi·1 min·Magna Main Street
3
Turn left onto SR 111
0.4 mi·43 sec·8400 West
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward SR 201
5
Merge onto SR 201
7.0 mi·8 min·SR 201
Use the right lane.
6
Take the exit
0.7 mi·45 sec
Exit 15AToward I 215 SouthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 215
7.2 mi·7 min·Belt Route
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
426 ft·5 sec
Exit 12Toward I 15: Salt Lake City, Las VegasUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi·59 sec
Toward I 15 South: Las VegasUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
1.1 mi·2 min
Toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
11
Merge onto I 15
289 mi·4 hr 43 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
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.
13
Turn left onto University Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·University Avenue
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto Trailblazer Boulevard
0.9 mi·2 min·Trailblazer Boulevard
15
Turn right onto 100 West
230 ft·12 sec·100 West
16
Turn right
510 ft·37 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given this is a 5-hour drive, leaving in the morning will give you ample time to reach Saint George comfortably. Plan for one stop to break up the 308.9 miles, perhaps around the midpoint of your longest stretch on Veterans Memorial Highway. Be mindful of the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile; this means anticipating more frequent turns and potentially slower speeds than on a pure interstate route. With a fuel cost estimated at $49, ensure your tank is full before departing Magna, UT, as services might be less frequent on certain segments.
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 154.5 miles from Magna, UT, or about 2h 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 288.5 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 68 miles or 1h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 154.5 miles or 2h 37m 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 15m
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 Magna, 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 Magna, UT
This is one driving day of about 308.9 miles and 5h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 68 miles from Magna, 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 288.5 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 306.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.2 mi into trip|~3m in|SR 201
Merge onto SR 201
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
8.3 mi into trip|~11m in
Take the exit toward I 215 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 15A
Toward I 215 South
8
16.2 mi into trip|~20m in
Take the exit toward I 15: Salt Lake City, Las Vegas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 12
Toward I 15: Salt Lake City, Las Vegas
7
16.3 mi into trip|~20m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
7
306.6 mi into trip|~5h 7m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$48.15 one way
$96.29 round trip
$3.96/gal25.4 MPG avg108 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.17
$50.75
$101.50
premium
$4.47
$54.41
$108.82
diesel
$4.80
$58.33
$116.65
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$48
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 108.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
92.7
1
$32.43
$14.83
Efficient EV
77.2
0
$27.03
$12.36
EV Truck/SUV
123.6
1
$43.25
$19.77
Gas CO2
108 kg
EV CO2
36 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 Jul 17, 2026
Origin
Magna, UT
Evening
in Magna on Saturday
Local time
5:59 PM
MDT
Current temp
95°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
NW 7 mph54% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 12:11PM MDT until July 17 at 3:15PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 17 at 10:28AM MDT until July 18 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Destination
Saint George, UT
Evening
in Saint George on Saturday
Local time
5:59 PM
MDT
Current temp
98°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
WSW 6 mph27% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 12:11PM MDT until July 17 at 3:15PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 17 at 10:28AM MDT until July 18 at 12:00AM 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
3 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 13m 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...
8 mi from route
~20 min detour
$12
near mile 42.6
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...
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...
15 mi from route
~37 min detour
$35
near mile 276.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with a highway share of only 3%. You'll experience a mix of road types, but the majority of your time will be spent on local roads rather than high-speed interstates. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 288.5 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, offering a significant period of consistent driving. Be prepared for frequent adjustments as the road navigates through various terrains and transitions.
Only 3% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 288.5 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near SR 201.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 308.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (SR 201): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
6,155 ft2,696 ft
Total Climb
2,812 ft
Total Descent
4,395 ft
Highest Point
6,155 ft
~198.6 mi in
Elevation Range
3,459 ft
Notable High Points
5,227 ft at ~88.3 miles+49 ft prominence
5,832 ft at ~132.4 miles+654 ft prominence
6,155 ft at ~198.6 miles+224 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Magna, UT to Saint George, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Las Vegas along the way.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 13m. Total distance: 308.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 288.5 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 24 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.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Saint George, UT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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. There are 24 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (SR 201): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 5.2 hours each way, a round trip means 10.5 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.
