Saint George, UT to Santaquin, UT is 239.3 miles and takes about 3h 57m via 100 West, 200 South, and Main Street, with a fuel budget near $38 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This one-day trip stays within the Mountain West region, traversing Utah for its entirety. Expect a journey primarily on surface roads, offering a local perspective rather than a high-speed transit. It's a straightforward drive that's ideal if you prefer a more grounded travel experience, allowing for a relaxed pace.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
119.7 miles from Saint George, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
235.9 mi
3h 48m
Saint George Boulevard
1.4 mi
3m
Main Street
1.1 mi
2m
I 15 BUS
0.3 mi
<1m
200 South
0.1 mi
<1m
100 West
<0.1 mi
<1m
Center Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 235.9 mi, about 3h 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint George, UT and Santaquin, 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
236 mi·3 hr 48 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·48 sec
Exit 244Toward US 6 West
11
Turn left onto US 6
0.7 mi·1 min·Main Street
12
Turn left onto Center Street
41 ft·1 sec·Center Street
13
Arrive at destination
Center Street
Trip Plan
Given this is a single-day drive of under 4 hours, you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits you best. Leaving Saint George in the morning will allow you to reach Santaquin with plenty of daylight remaining. With a fuel cost estimated at $38, it's wise to fill up before you leave Saint George, as there's only one noted stop along the way. Pay attention to local speed limits as you'll be on surface roads for the entire 239.3 miles, which often have lower limits than highways.
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 119.7 miles from Saint George, UT, or about 2h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 235.9 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 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 119.7 miles or 2h 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 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Santaquin, 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 239.3 miles and 3h 57m.
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 235.9 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 238.3 — 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
5
238.3 mi into trip|~3h 55m in
Take the exit toward US 6 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 244
Toward US 6 West
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.92 one way
$75.84 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg84 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$39.75
$79.50
premium
$4.53
$42.69
$85.38
diesel
$5.61
$52.83
$105.67
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: 83.7 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
71.8
0
$25.13
$11.49
Efficient EV
59.8
0
$20.94
$9.57
EV Truck/SUV
95.7
1
$33.50
$15.32
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 20, 2026
Origin
Saint George, UT
Late night
in Saint George on Tuesday
Local time
3:30 AM
MDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Santaquin, UT
Late night
in Santaquin on Tuesday
Local time
3:30 AM
MDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
33°F
Beaver, 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
39 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
3h 57m 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.
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 57.8
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 24.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is entirely on surface roads, with 0% highway driving. You'll be navigating local streets like 100 West, 200 South, and Main Street for the full 239.3 miles. The longest stretch without a significant change in direction or road type is not specified, but expect consistent surface road conditions throughout. Be prepared for frequent intersections and potential for slower speeds as you pass through towns and populated areas.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 235.9 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 3h 57m drive. You will face about 10 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 235.9 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 — Cedar Breaks National Monument and Zion National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Santaquin, UT, but most travelers stay overnight.
