Spanning 330.1 miles across the Mountain West, this trip from Saint George to Syracuse takes approximately 5 hours and 35 minutes of driving time. Because the route relies on local roads like 100 West, 200 South, and Main Street rather than high-speed interstates, it is best suited for a single, focused day of travel. You should budget about $52 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Utah cities. While the drive is manageable in one go, the turn-heavy nature of the route means you will want to stay alert behind the wheel. It serves as a practical connection within the state, offering a steady pace that avoids the monotony of long-haul highway driving.
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
165.1 miles from Saint George, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 47m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
312.7 mi
5h 9m
West Davis Corridor
12.1 mi
13m
South 2000 West
1.5 mi
2m
Saint George Boulevard
1.4 mi
3m
Main Street
0.4 mi
<1m
I 15 BUS
0.3 mi
<1m
2000 West
0.1 mi
<1m
200 South
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 312.7 mi, about 5h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint George, UT and Syracuse, 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
313 mi·5 hr 9 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.9 mi·1 min
Exit 321Toward SR 177 NorthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on SR 177
12 mi·13 min·West Davis Corridor
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·44 sec
Exit 12Toward 2000 West
13
Turn right onto South 2000 West
0.4 mi·33 sec·South 2000 West
14
Enter roundabout onto South 2000 West
185 ft·3 sec·South 2000 West
15
Continue on South 2000 West
1.1 mi·2 min·South 2000 West
16
Continue on SR 108
0.1 mi·10 sec·2000 West
17
Arrive at destination
SR 108
Trip Plan
Since this 5-hour and 35-minute journey requires consistent navigation through local roads, aim to depart early in the day to avoid peak traffic congestion. Planning for at least one dedicated stop will help you manage the fatigue that often comes with a turn-heavy route. Keep your $52 fuel budget in mind, and ensure your vehicle is ready for a trip that lacks the support of major interstate services. Because you are navigating primarily via Main Street and other local thoroughfares, pay close attention to local signage to stay on track. Utilizing your GPS for these specific turn-heavy segments is essential to maintaining your pace and keeping your arrival time on schedule.
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 165.1 miles from Saint George, UT, or about 2h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 312.7 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 73 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 165.1 miles or 2h 47m 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 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Syracuse, 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 330.1 miles and 5h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 73 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 312.7 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 315.2 — 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
7
315.2 mi into trip|~5h 16m in
Take the exit toward SR 177 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 321
Toward SR 177 North
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$52.31 one way
$104.62 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg116 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$54.83
$109.66
premium
$4.53
$58.89
$117.77
diesel
$5.61
$72.88
$145.76
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: 115.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
99
1
$34.66
$15.84
Efficient EV
82.5
0
$28.88
$13.20
EV Truck/SUV
132
1
$46.21
$21.13
Gas CO2
115 kg
EV CO2
39 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 Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Saint George, UT
Evening
in Saint George on Saturday
Local time
7:27 PM
MDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Syracuse, UT
Evening
in Syracuse on Saturday
Local time
7:27 PM
MDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
32 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 35m 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...
7 mi from route
~19 min detour
$12
near mile 273.2
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 56.9
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...
15 mi from route
~37 min detour
$35
near mile 22.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention, as the route features zero percent highway travel. Navigating through 100 West, 200 South, and Main Street creates a personality defined by frequent adjustments rather than cruise-control cruising. This configuration makes for a more technical experience, as you aren't just locking into a long, uninterrupted stretch of pavement. The road's character is consistent throughout the 330.1-mile journey, requiring you to remain engaged with local traffic patterns. You will find that the lack of high-speed highway segments changes the feel of the trip significantly, favoring steady, controlled driving over rapid transit.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 312.7 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 5h 35m drive. You will face about 11 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.
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 312.7 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.
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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.6 hours each way, a round trip means 11.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Syracuse, UT before the return drive.
