Saint George, UT to Stansbury Park, UT is 293 miles and takes about 5h 27m via Veterans Memorial Highway and SR 36, with a fuel budget near $47 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Mountain West region, traversing Utah for its entirety. Expect a drive that mostly utilizes surface roads, offering a more grounded experience compared to interstate travel. With only one recommended stop and a single day's drive, it's a straightforward transit for those looking to cover ground efficiently between these two points.
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
146.5 miles from Saint George, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 24m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
149.3 mi
2h 22m
SR 36
56.5 mi
1h 10m
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
42 mi
48m
North 3200 West
15.5 mi
20m
US 50
11.4 mi
13m
South 2800 West
5.3 mi
7m
Main Street
4.9 mi
6m
SR 136
3.1 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 149.3 mi, about 2h 22m
Traffic on I-15
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 25 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,252 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,791
Quietest
2 AM
~115 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 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 Stansbury park, 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
149 mi·2 hr 22 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Toward SR 133: Meadow
11
Turn left onto SR 133
0.1 mi·13 sec·SR 133
12
Continue on South 3200 West Street
0.9 mi·2 min·South 3200 West Street
13
Turn left onto CR 1900
5.3 mi·7 min·South 2800 West
14
Continue on SR 100
12 mi·16 min·North 3200 West
15
At end of road, turn left onto US 50
3.2 mi·3 min·North 3200 West
16
Turn straight onto US 50
11 mi·13 min·US 50
17
Continue on SR 136
3.1 mi·5 min·SR 136
18
At end of road, turn right onto US 6
11 mi·12 min·Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
19
Continue on US 6
0.9 mi·1 min·200 East
20
Continue on US 6
31 mi·36 min·Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
21
Turn left onto SR 36
57 mi·1 hr 10 min·SR 36
22
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 36
4.6 mi·6 min·Main Street
Use the straight lane.
23
Turn left onto Village Boulevard
338 ft·14 sec·Village Boulevard
Use the left lane.
24
Turn right onto Country Club Drive
0.4 mi·1 min·Country Club Drive
25
Continue on Country Club Drive
0.3 mi·51 sec·Country Club Drive
Use the left lane.
26
Arrive at destination
Country Club Drive
Trip Plan
Given the 5h 27m duration, starting early from Saint George will give you ample time and flexibility. With only one recommended stop, you can choose to make it a quick break or a longer pause to stretch your legs. The fuel cost is estimated at $47, so ensure you have enough for the 293-mile trip. Pay attention to the transition from Veterans Memorial Highway to SR 36, as this marks the shift to mostly surface roads, which can affect travel times depending on local traffic and speed limits.
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 146.5 miles from Saint George, UT, or about 2h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 149.3 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 64 miles or 1h 5m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 146.5 miles or 2h 24m 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 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Stansbury park, 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 293 miles and 5h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 64 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 149.3 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 292.3 — 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
6
287.7 mi into trip|~5h 19m in|SR 36 / Main Street
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 36 / Main Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
292.3 mi into trip|~5h 25m in|Village Boulevard
Turn left onto Village Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$51.51 one way
$103.01 round trip
$4.47/gal25.4 MPG avg103 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.67
$53.86
$107.72
premium
$4.99
$57.56
$115.12
diesel
$5.35
$61.71
$123.43
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$52
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$77–$102
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 102.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
87.9
1
$30.77
$14.06
Efficient EV
73.3
0
$25.64
$11.72
EV Truck/SUV
117.2
1
$41.02
$18.75
Gas CO2
103 kg
EV CO2
34 kg (67% 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 Jun 1, 2026
Origin
Saint George, UT
Afternoon
in Saint George on Wednesday
Local time
1:06 PM
MDT
Current temp
65°F
Clear
ENE 2 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Stansbury park, UT
Afternoon
in Stansbury park on Wednesday
Local time
1:06 PM
MDT
Current temp
53°F
Partly Cloudy
ESE 3 mph10% chanceLive forecast
56°F
Fillmore, UT
147 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
12 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 27m 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.
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 60.6
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
~34 min detour
$35
near mile 30.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive has a highway share of 24%, meaning you'll spend most of your time on surface roads. The longest continuous stretch on a single highway is 149.3 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. After this, you'll transition to SR 36 and Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway, which are primarily surface roads. You'll notice the shift from higher-speed travel to more local road conditions as you progress.
Only 24% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 149.3 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.
This is a straightforward 5h 27m drive. You will face about 17 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 149.3 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 11 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 11 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 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.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.5 hours each way, a round trip means 10.9 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Stansbury park, UT before the return drive.
