Manti to Saint George is 213 miles and takes about 3h 41m via Veterans Memorial Highway and US 89, with a fuel budget near $34 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Utah, moving from the Mountain West region to the Mountain West region. Expect a mix of highway cruising and surface road travel, making it a straightforward trip for a single day. It's a practical route for getting between these two points without extensive planning.
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
106.5 miles from Manti, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 56m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
122.6 mi
1h 56m
US 89
56.5 mi
55m
Main Street
17.6 mi
25m
Highway 89
12.8 mi
15m
Trailblazer Boulevard
0.9 mi
2m
I 15 BUS
0.8 mi
2m
University Avenue
0.5 mi
1m
100 West
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 122.6 mi, about 1h 56m
Traffic on I-15
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 25 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,252 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,791
Quietest
2 AM
~115 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10.9×
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 Manti, UT and Saint George, UT.
1
Start on 200 North
41 ft·7 sec·200 North
2
Turn left onto US 89
0.9 mi·2 min·Main Street
3
Continue on US 89
5.1 mi·6 min·Highway 89
4
Continue on US 89
0.6 mi·1 min·Main Street
5
Continue on US 89
7.7 mi·9 min·Highway 89
6
Turn left onto US 89
16 mi·22 min·Main Street
7
Take the ramp onto US 89
57 mi·55 min·US 89
Use the right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
1.2 mi·2 min
Toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
9
Merge onto I 15
123 mi·1 hr 56 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
Given the 3h 41m estimated drive time, leaving in the morning allows ample daylight to complete this 213-mile trip. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially since the longest stretch is over 120 miles. The $34 fuel cost is an estimate, so check current prices. Planning for a brief stop around the 122.6-mile mark on Veterans Memorial Highway could be a good way to break up the drive.
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 106.5 miles from Manti, UT, or about 1h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 122.6 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 47 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 106.5 miles or 1h 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 1m
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 Manti, 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 Manti, UT
This is one driving day of about 213 miles and 3h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Manti, 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 122.6 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 30.4 and 212.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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30.4 mi into trip|~41m in|US 89
Take the ramp onto US 89
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
86.9 mi into trip|~1h 36m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
7
210.6 mi into trip|~3h 35m 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
211.4 mi into trip|~3h 37m in|University Avenue
Turn left onto University Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
212.9 mi into trip|~3h 41m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.20 one way
$66.40 round trip
$3.96/gal25.4 MPG avg75 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.17
$34.99
$69.99
premium
$4.47
$37.52
$75.04
diesel
$4.80
$40.22
$80.44
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
63.9
0
$22.37
$10.22
Efficient EV
53.3
0
$18.64
$8.52
EV Truck/SUV
85.2
1
$29.82
$13.63
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Manti, UT
Late night
in Manti on Sunday
Local time
4:59 AM
MDT
Current temp
85°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
WNW 2 mph61% chanceLive forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 17 at 10:51PM MDT until July 19 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Destination
Saint George, UT
Late night
in Saint George on Sunday
Local time
4:59 AM
MDT
Current temp
102°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
E 5 mph20% chanceLive forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 17 at 10:51PM MDT until July 19 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
86°F
Beaver, UT
107 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
3h 41m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 154.2
Danger: Lower Trail of Alpine Pond Loop is closed due to hazardous conditions
Danger: South Rim Trail is closed due to hazardous conditions
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 183.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
About 33% of this drive is on the highway, with a significant 122.6-mile stretch on Veterans Memorial Highway. You'll transition from highway driving to surface roads, likely noticing the change around the point where Veterans Memorial Highway ends. The profile is mixed highway and surface, suggesting a change in speed and road conditions partway through.
33% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 122.6 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 30.4 miles in near US 89.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 41m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 30.4 miles (US 89): Lane positioning matters here; at 86.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 210.6 miles (I 15 BUS): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
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
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 122.6 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 13 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.
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: at 30.4 miles (US 89): Lane positioning matters here; at 86.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 210.6 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.
Possible but tiring. At 3.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Saint George, UT, but most travelers stay overnight.
