Origin
Saint George, UT
Late night in Saint George on Sunday
Local time
4:36 AM
MDT
Current temp
79°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Saint George, UT to Oak Creek Residential Area, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
42.9 mi
69 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint George, UT
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Oak Creek Residential Area, UT
Ray Downs
Trip Overview
Saint George to Oak Creek Residential Area is 42.9 miles and takes about 1 hour 8 minutes via Zion Park Scenic Byway, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Utah, connecting two points in the Mountain West region. Expect a drive that involves frequent turns and navigating local roads, rather than a long, straight highway cruise. Given the short distance and duration, it's an easy same-day excursion, perfect for a leisurely start or a quick afternoon journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Zion Park Scenic Byway | 13.2 mi | 16m |
| West State Street | 12.1 mi | 20m |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 6.5 mi | 6m |
| Zion Park Boulevard | 4.5 mi | 9m |
| Saint George Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| 150 North | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Zion Park Boulevard (Entrance Lane) | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Zion Park Scenic Byway
— 13.2 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint George, UT and Oak Creek Residential Area, 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 City
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
9
Merge onto I 15
6.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
48 sec
Toward SR 9: Hurricane
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto SR 9
12 mi
·
20 min
·
West State Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn right onto SR 9
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
West 500 North
13
Continue on SR 9
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Zion Park Scenic Byway
14
Continue on SR 9
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
150 North
15
Continue on SR 9
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Zion Park Scenic Byway
16
Continue on SR 9
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
17
Continue on SR 9
4.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Zion Park Boulevard
18
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 9
374 ft
·
6 sec
·
Zion Park Boulevard (Entrance Lane)
19
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Zion Park Boulevard (Entrance Lane)
20
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
1 min
21
Keep slight right at fork
390 ft
·
19 sec
22
Turn left onto Oak Creek Drive
189 ft
·
8 sec
·
Oak Creek Drive
23
Arrive at destination
Oak Creek Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 42.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.4 miles from Saint George, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 8.9 — 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
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
6
8.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward SR 9: Hurricane
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward SR 9: Hurricane
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.80 one way
$13.60 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $7.13 | $14.25 |
| premium | $4.53 | $7.65 | $15.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.47 | $18.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.50 | $2.06 |
| Efficient EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.75 | $1.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.01 | $2.75 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Destination
Oak Creek Residential Area, UT
Late night in Oak Creek Residential Area on Sunday
Local time
4:36 AM
MDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
1h 8m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized by its 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, meaning you'll be making frequent adjustments rather than settling into a long, continuous stretch of highway. With a 100% highway share, you won't be on interstates, but rather a mix of state roads and scenic byways. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 13.2 miles along the Zion Park Scenic Byway. Be prepared for a more engaged driving experience as you navigate through various local streets and potentially winding sections.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.2 mi on Zion Park Scenic Byway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 0.1 miles in near 100 West.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 42.9 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.5 miles (Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
About the Cities
Starting in Saint George, UT
Full guide →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.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 42.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.2 miles on Zion Park Scenic Byway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Oak Creek Residential Area, UT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Oak Creek Residential Area, UT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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