This 375.5-mile drive from Saint George, UT to Garland, UT will take approximately 6 hours and 21 minutes, making it a feasible one-day trip. You'll primarily navigate local roads like Veterans Memorial Highway and North 5200 West, with no highway driving to speak of. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $60. Given the turn-heavy nature of the profile, plan for a slightly longer drive time than the stated duration. This route stays within the Mountain West region, offering a consistent experience throughout your travels.
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
187.8 miles from Saint George, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 10m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
367.6 mi
6h 5m
North 5200 West
4 mi
5m
Saint George Boulevard
1.4 mi
3m
Factory Street
0.7 mi
1m
Main Street
0.4 mi
<1m
I 15 BUS
0.3 mi
<1m
12800 North
0.3 mi
<1m
North East Garland Road
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 367.6 mi, about 6h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint George, UT and Garland, UT.
1
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
315 mi·5 hr 12 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
52 mi·53 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi·55 sec
Exit 376Toward SR 13: Tremonton, Garland
12
Turn right onto I 15 Bus; I 84 Bus; SR 13
4.0 mi·5 min·North 5200 West
Use the right lane.
13
Turn slight right onto North East Garland Road
0.2 mi·42 sec·North East Garland Road
14
At end of road, turn left onto 12800 North
0.3 mi·32 sec·12800 North
15
Continue on SR 82
0.7 mi·1 min·Factory Street
16
Arrive at destination
SR 82
Trip Plan
For this 6-hour and 21-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Saint George to maximize daylight and allow ample time for the numerous turns. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing, but keeping your fuel tank topped up is wise, especially on the longer stretches of Veterans Memorial Highway. The $60 fuel cost is a good baseline, but always factor in a buffer. Be prepared for the 'turn-heavy' nature of this route by using reliable navigation and staying alert to road changes.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 187.8 miles from Saint George, UT, or about 3h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 367.6 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 83 miles or 1h 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 187.8 miles or 3h 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Garland, 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 375.5 miles and 6h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 83 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 367.6 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 370.4 — 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
6
317.6 mi into trip|~5h 19m in|I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
370 mi into trip|~6h 12m in
Take the exit toward SR 13: Tremonton, Garland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 376
Toward SR 13: Tremonton, Garland
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370.4 mi into trip|~6h 13m in|I 15 Bus; I 84 Bus; SR 13 / North 5200 West
Turn right onto I 15 Bus; I 84 Bus; SR 13 / North 5200 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$59.50 one way
$119.01 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg131 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$62.37
$124.74
premium
$4.53
$66.98
$133.97
diesel
$5.61
$82.91
$165.81
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$60
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$85–$110
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 131.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
112.6
1
$39.43
$18.02
Efficient EV
93.9
1
$32.86
$15.02
EV Truck/SUV
150.2
1
$52.57
$24.03
Gas CO2
131 kg
EV CO2
44 kg (66% 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 15, 2026
Origin
Saint George, UT
Evening
in Saint George on Saturday
Local time
7:27 PM
MDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Garland, UT
Evening
in Garland on Saturday
Local time
7:27 PM
MDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
32 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
6h 21m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 271.9
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
~33 min detour
$10
near mile 64.7
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 25.9
One of the greatest technological achievements of the 19th century is the completion of the first transcontinental railroad across the United States. Visitors to the park can see the location of the L...
21 mi from route
~51 min detour
$20
near mile 375.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this entire 375.5-mile journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 367.6 miles, primarily on Veterans Memorial Highway. With a 0% highway share, this route is characterized by frequent turns and local road navigation rather than high-speed cruising. The road will likely feel more intimate and connected to the landscape as you pass through towns and varied terrain, demanding your attention more than a typical interstate.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 367.6 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 0.1 miles in near 100 West.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 21m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 11 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
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 317.6 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 21m. Total distance: 375.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 21m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 367.6 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.
It helps. This is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Garland, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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 317.6 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Timpanogos Cave National Monument, Cedar Breaks National Monument and Zion National Park (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.4 hours each way, a round trip means 12.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Garland, UT before the return drive.
