Saint George, UT to Pleasant Grove, UT is 269.6 miles and takes about 4h 31m via Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $43 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Mountain West region, offering a single-day journey through Utah. Expect a route characterized by local roads rather than high-speed highways, with a significant portion involving turns. Given its manageable duration and fuel cost, this trip is well-suited for a single, focused day of travel, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop.
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
134.8 miles from Saint George, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 16m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
263.8 mi
4h 17m
Geneva Road
1.8 mi
3m
Saint George Boulevard
1.4 mi
3m
Main Street
1 mi
2m
1600 North
0.4 mi
<1m
I 15 BUS
0.3 mi
<1m
200 South
0.2 mi
<1m
100 East
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 263.8 mi, about 4h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint George, UT and Pleasant Grove, 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
264 mi·4 hr 17 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 273Toward SR 241Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn left onto SR 241
0.4 mi·55 sec·1600 North
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Turn right onto SR 114
1.8 mi·3 min·Geneva Road
13
Continue on SR 114
0.6 mi·1 min·Main Street
14
Turn right onto 200 South
520 ft·21 sec·200 South
15
Turn left onto 100 East
0.2 mi·24 sec·100 East
16
Turn right onto Center Street
73 ft·7 sec·Center Street
17
Turn left
40 ft·2 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
With a total drive time of just over 4 hours, leaving Saint George in the morning will comfortably get you to Pleasant Grove with plenty of daylight remaining. Since this is a single-day trip and doesn't involve extensive highway driving, you have flexibility in pacing your stops. Pay attention to your fuel gauge, as local roads can sometimes lead you through stretches with fewer services than major interstates; aim to refuel before you hit the 263.8-mile mark on Veterans Memorial Highway if possible. Remember to factor in potential traffic, especially as you approach more populated areas near Pleasant Grove.
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 134.8 miles from Saint George, UT, or about 2h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 263.8 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 59 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 134.8 miles or 2h 16m 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 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pleasant Grove, 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 269.6 miles and 4h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 59 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 263.8 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 266.2 — 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
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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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266.2 mi into trip|~4h 24m in
Take the exit toward SR 241
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 273
Toward SR 241
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$42.72 one way
$85.44 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg94 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$44.78
$89.56
premium
$4.53
$48.09
$96.19
diesel
$5.61
$59.52
$119.05
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 94.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
80.9
0
$28.31
$12.94
Efficient EV
67.4
0
$23.59
$10.78
EV Truck/SUV
107.8
1
$37.74
$17.25
Gas CO2
94 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (66% 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 20, 2026
Origin
Saint George, UT
Late night
in Saint George on Tuesday
Local time
5:09 AM
MDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Pleasant Grove, UT
Late night
in Pleasant Grove on Tuesday
Local time
5:09 AM
MDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
63°F
Fillmore, UT
135 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
14 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 31m 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...
5 mi from route
~14 min detour
$12
near mile 269.6
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 55.8
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...
13 mi from route
~34 min detour
$35
near mile 27.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is best described as a turn-heavy local drive, with no highway miles contributing to the total distance. You'll primarily navigate Veterans Memorial Highway and Geneva Road, experiencing a more grounded journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 263.8 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, so while there are many turns, there are also extended periods on a single road. This means you'll be engaging with the local road network more than the interstate, so keep an eye on your navigation.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 263.8 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 31m drive. You will face about 14 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.
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
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 263.8 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.
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 — Timpanogos Cave National Monument, Cedar Breaks National Monument and Zion National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Pleasant Grove, UT, but most travelers stay overnight.
