Saint George, UT to Fairview, UT is 240.9 miles and takes about 4h 18m via Veterans Memorial Highway and I 70, with a fuel budget near $38 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Mountain West region, offering a straightforward drive that can easily be completed in a single day. You'll experience a mixed drive profile, so expect some variety in your scenery and road conditions. With a recommended one-day drive, you have plenty of flexibility to depart when it suits you best and still arrive with ample daylight.
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
120.4 miles from Saint George, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 59m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
123.2 mi
1h 57m
I 70
56 mi
53m
Highway 89
26.2 mi
33m
State Street
16.1 mi
22m
300 North
7.7 mi
9m
South Main
4.7 mi
5m
Main Street
2.3 mi
4m
South State Street
1.7 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 123.2 mi, about 1h 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint George, UT and Fairview, UT.
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Start on this road
510 ft·39 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto 100 West
387 ft·19 sec·100 West
3
Turn right onto 200 South
0.1 mi·32 sec·200 South
4
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi·36 sec·Main Street
5
Enter roundabout onto Main Street
82 ft·1 sec·Main Street
6
Continue on Main Street
0.1 mi·15 sec·Main Street
7
Turn right onto I 15 BUS; SR 34
1.4 mi·3 min·Saint George Boulevard
8
Take the ramp onto I 15 BUS
0.3 mi·43 sec·I 15 BUS
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake CityUse the slight left / straight lanes.
9
Merge onto I 15
123 mi·1 hr 57 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 132Toward I 70 East: Richfield, Denver
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Continue on I 70
56 mi·53 min·I 70
12
Take the exit onto US 89
0.4 mi·56 sec·US 89
13
Turn left onto I 70 BUS; US 50; US 89
16 mi·22 min·State Street
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn right onto US 89
7.7 mi·9 min·300 North
15
Continue on US 89
0.6 mi·1 min·Main Street
16
Continue on US 89
5.1 mi·6 min·Highway 89
17
Continue on US 89
1.3 mi·2 min·Main Street
18
Continue on US 89
21 mi·27 min·Highway 89
19
Continue on US 89
1.7 mi·3 min·South State Street
20
Continue on US 89
4.7 mi·5 min·South Main
21
Turn left onto 100 South
102 ft·4 sec·100 South
22
Arrive at destination
100 South
Trip Plan
Given this is a single-day trip of about 4 hours and 18 minutes, it's best to depart early to maximize your daylight hours. The fuel cost is estimated at $38, so ensure your tank is full before you leave Saint George. While there's only one suggested stop, you can easily extend or shorten your breaks as needed. Pay attention to the transition between Veterans Memorial Highway, I 70, and Highway 89, as this is where the driving character will most noticeably change. A practical tip: check your route for any potential construction delays on I 70 before you depart, as this is a major artery.
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 120.4 miles from Saint George, UT, or about 1h 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 123.2 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 53 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 120.4 miles or 1h 59m 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 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fairview, UT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Saint George, 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 Saint George, UT
This is one driving day of about 240.9 miles and 4h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from Saint George, 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 123.2 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 125.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|100 West
Turn right onto 100 West
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|200 South
Turn right onto 200 South
Navigation decision point
5
0.5 mi into trip|~2m in|Main Street
Enter roundabout onto Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
2.1 mi into trip|~6m in|I 15 BUS
Take the ramp onto I 15 BUS toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
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125.6 mi into trip|~2h 4m in
Take the exit toward I 70 East: Richfield, Denver
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 132
Toward I 70 East: Richfield, Denver
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$38.17 one way
$76.35 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg84 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$40.01
$80.03
premium
$4.53
$42.97
$85.95
diesel
$5.61
$53.19
$106.38
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 84.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
72.3
0
$25.29
$11.56
Efficient EV
60.2
0
$21.08
$9.64
EV Truck/SUV
96.4
1
$33.73
$15.42
Gas CO2
84 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 15, 2026
Origin
Saint George, UT
Night
in Saint George on Saturday
Local time
10:35 PM
MDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Fairview, UT
Night
in Fairview on Saturday
Local time
10:35 PM
MDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
65°F
Monroe, UT
120 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
8 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 18m 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 58.1
Danger: State Route 148 Closed Through Cedar Breaks National Monument
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 24.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route features a mixed drive profile with a 34% highway share. You'll encounter stretches on Veterans Memorial Highway, I 70, and Highway 89. The longest uninterrupted drive segment is 123.2 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, offering a significant period of consistent travel. As you progress, the road conditions and scenery will likely change, moving from potentially more urban or highway settings to more varied landscapes as you transition between these main roads. Be prepared for this shift in driving experience.
34% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 123.2 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 0.1 miles in near 100 West.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 18m 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 0.1 miles (100 West): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (200 South): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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 Saint George, UT to Fairview, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Denver 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.
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 123.2 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 0.1 miles (100 West): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (200 South): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Fairview, UT, but most travelers stay overnight.
