Saint George, UT to Highland, UT is 306.5 miles and takes about 5h 16m via Veterans Memorial Highway, Mountain View Corridor, and Bangerter Highway, with a fuel budget near $52 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Mountain West region, specifically within Utah, making it a straightforward drive. Most of the route utilizes surface roads, so expect a more connected-to-the-ground experience rather than high-speed interstate travel. With only one recommended stop and a duration under six hours, this is a very manageable one-day trip.
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
153.3 miles from Saint George, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 34m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
280.8 mi
4h 35m
Mountain View Corridor
8.7 mi
11m
Bangerter Highway
6 mi
6m
SR 111
5.1 mi
7m
Saint George Boulevard
1.4 mi
3m
12600 South
1.1 mi
2m
6200 South
0.8 mi
1m
3100 South
0.8 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 280.8 mi, about 4h 35m
Traffic on I-15
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 428 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~4,841 veh/hr typical
· worst 5,592
Quietest
2 AM
~228 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
21.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 79 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 Saint George, UT and Highland, 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
281 mi·4 hr 35 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Exit 289Toward SR 154: Bangerter HighwayUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·18 sec
Toward SR 154: Bluffdale, Bangerter Highway, RivertonUse the left / uturn / right lanes.
12
Continue on SR 154
6.0 mi·6 min·Bangerter Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Exit 6Toward SR 71 East: 12600 SouthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn left
257 ft·8 sec
Toward SR 71
15
Turn slight left onto 12600 South
1.1 mi·2 min·12600 South
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto SR 85
8.7 mi·11 min·Mountain View Corridor
Use the right lane.
17
Turn left onto 6200 South
0.8 mi·1 min·6200 South
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right onto SR 111
5.1 mi·7 min·SR 111
Use the right lane.
19
Turn left onto 3100 South
0.8 mi·2 min·3100 South
20
Turn right onto 9050 West
233 ft·8 sec·9050 West
21
Arrive at destination
9050 West
Trip Plan
Given the 5h 16m duration, leaving Saint George in the morning should allow you ample time to reach Highland before dark, even with one planned stop. The fuel cost is estimated at $52, so ensure your tank is full before you depart. Since the longest stretch is over 280 miles, break up the drive with your single recommended stop to stretch your legs. Pay attention to local speed limits as you transition between main highways and surface roads, especially around populated areas on Mountain View Corridor and Bangerter 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 153.3 miles from Saint George, UT, or about 2h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 280.8 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 67 miles or 1h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 153.3 miles or 2h 34m 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 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Highland, 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 306.5 miles and 5h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 67 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 280.8 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 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 289.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
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
7
283.2 mi into trip|~4h 42m in
Take the exit toward SR 154: Bangerter Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 289
Toward SR 154: Bangerter Highway
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283.5 mi into trip|~4h 43m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 154: Bluffdale, Bangerter Highway, Riverton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left / uturn / right lanes.
Toward SR 154: Bluffdale, Bangerter Highway, Ri...
7
289.6 mi into trip|~4h 50m in
Take the exit toward SR 71 East: 12600 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 6
Toward SR 71 East: 12600 South
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$55.57 one way
$111.14 round trip
$4.61/gal25.4 MPG avg107 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.82
$58.21
$116.42
premium
$5.13
$61.88
$123.76
diesel
$6.28
$75.73
$151.46
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$56
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$81–$106
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 107.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
92
1
$32.18
$14.71
Efficient EV
76.6
0
$26.82
$12.26
EV Truck/SUV
122.6
1
$42.91
$19.62
Gas CO2
107 kg
EV CO2
36 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 Oct 23, 2026
Origin
Saint George, UT
Night
in Saint George on Saturday
Local time
11:54 PM
MDT
Current temp
67°F
Sunny
NNE 1 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued October 23 at 11:59AM MDT until October 25 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued October 23 at 11:33AM MDT until October 23 at 1:45PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Destination
Highland, UT
Night
in Highland on Saturday
Local time
11:54 PM
MDT
Current temp
58°F
Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain
S 7 to 18 mph30% chanceLive forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued October 23 at 11:59AM MDT until October 25 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued October 23 at 11:33AM MDT until October 23 at 1:45PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
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
9 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
5h 16m 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 274.8
Caution: Water Outage
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 63.4
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
~36 min detour
$35
near mile 31.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route has a highway share of 2 out of 5, meaning you'll spend most of your time on surface roads. The longest continuous stretch on a primary road is 280.8 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. You'll transition from highway driving to surface streets, so be prepared for more frequent intersections and varying speed limits as you navigate through populated areas. Expect a more urban feel for a significant portion of the drive.
Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 280.8 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 100 West.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 306.5 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 283.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
6,091 ft2,696 ft
Total Climb
4,340 ft
Total Descent
2,685 ft
Highest Point
6,091 ft
~109.5 mi in
Elevation Range
3,395 ft
Notable High Points
5,906 ft at ~65.7 miles+5 ft prominence
6,091 ft at ~109.5 miles+190 ft prominence
5,616 ft at ~175.2 miles+607 ft prominence
5,232 ft at ~219 miles+223 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Saint George, UT and Highland, UT, road signs point toward Bangerter Highway and Riverton.
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 16m. Total distance: 306.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 280.8 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 17 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.
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 17 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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 283.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 5.3 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 Highland, UT before the return drive.
