Saint George to Wendover is 333.5 miles and takes about 6h 33m via Great Basin Highway, with a fuel budget near $53 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Utah, taking you from the Mountain West region to another part of the same region. It's primarily a surface road trip, so expect a more relaxed pace compared to interstate travel. With only one suggested stop and a 6.5-hour estimated drive time, this route is well-suited for a single-day excursion.
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
166.7 miles from Saint George, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 15m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Great Basin Highway
232.3 mi
4h 22m
SR 18
47.9 mi
58m
West 200 North
25.1 mi
29m
Panaca-Modena Road
19.3 mi
22m
South 4th Street
1.6 mi
4m
Main Street
1.6 mi
3m
Aultman Street
1.6 mi
3m
Bluff Street
1.5 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Great Basin Highway
— 232.3 mi, about 4h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint George, UT and Wendover, UT.
1
Start on this road
510 ft·42 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto 100 West
230 ft·12 sec·100 West
3
Turn right onto Trailblazer Boulevard
0.3 mi·1 min·Trailblazer Boulevard
4
At end of road, turn right onto I 15 BUS; SR 18
1.5 mi·2 min·Bluff Street
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn slight right onto SR 18
3.8 mi·5 min·SR 18
Toward Bluff Street NorthUse the straight lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 18
33 mi·41 min·SR 18
7
Turn right onto SR 18
11 mi·12 min·SR 18
Use the right lane.
8
Turn left onto SR 56
25 mi·29 min·West 200 North
9
Continue on NV 319
19 mi·22 min·Panaca-Modena Road
10
Continue on NV 319
1.6 mi·3 min·Main Street
11
At end of road, turn right onto US 93
92 mi·1 hr 39 min·Great Basin Highway
12
At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 50; US 93
26 mi·33 min·Great Basin Highway
13
Continue on US 6; US 50; US 93
1.0 mi·2 min·Great Basin Boulevard
14
Turn right onto US 93
1.6 mi·3 min·Aultman Street
15
Continue on US 93
9.6 mi·15 min·Great Basin Highway
16
Continue on US 93
1.6 mi·4 min·South 4th Street
17
Continue on US 93
105 mi·1 hr 53 min·Great Basin Highway
18
Turn right onto I 80 BUS
1.0 mi·2 min·Wendover Boulevard
19
Turn left
19 ft·1 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 6h 33m estimated drive time, starting in the morning from Saint George is advisable to maximize daylight. Plan for one stop to break up the 333.5-mile journey. The fuel cost is estimated at $53, so ensure your tank is full before departing. As this route is mostly surface roads, keep an eye on your speed and be aware of local conditions. The flexibility of a single-day drive means you can adjust your schedule as needed.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 166.7 miles from Saint George, UT, or about 3h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 232.3 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 73 miles or 1h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 166.7 miles or 3h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wendover, 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 333.5 miles and 6h 33m.
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 Great Basin Highway for about 232.3 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 187.5 — 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 left onto 100 West
Navigation decision point
7
0.5 mi into trip|~1m in|I 15 BUS; SR 18 / Bluff Street
At end of road, turn right onto I 15 BUS; SR 18 / Bluff Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
39.2 mi into trip|~51m in|SR 18
Turn right onto SR 18
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
95.9 mi into trip|~1h 58m in|US 93 / Great Basin Highway
At end of road, turn right onto US 93 / Great Basin Highway
Navigation decision point
5
187.5 mi into trip|~3h 38m in|US 6; US 50; US 93 / Great Basin Highway
At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 50; US 93 / Great Basin Highway
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$58.63 one way
$117.25 round trip
$4.47/gal25.4 MPG avg117 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.67
$61.30
$122.61
premium
$4.99
$65.52
$131.04
diesel
$5.35
$70.25
$140.49
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$59
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$84–$109
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 116.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
100.1
1
$35.02
$16.01
Efficient EV
83.4
0
$29.18
$13.34
EV Truck/SUV
133.4
1
$46.69
$21.34
Gas CO2
117 kg
EV CO2
39 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
1:05 PM
MDT
Current temp
65°F
Clear
ENE 2 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Wendover, UT
Afternoon
in Wendover on Wednesday
Local time
1:05 PM
MDT
Current temp
56°F
Partly Cloudy
N 9 mph4% chanceLive 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
9 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
6h 33m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route features a low highway share of 14%, meaning you'll spend most of your time on surface roads. The longest continuous stretch on a main road is 232.3 miles on the Great Basin Highway. After this significant portion, you'll transition onto SR 18 and then West 200 North. Be prepared for rural cruising for the majority of your drive.
Only 14% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 232.3 mi on Great Basin 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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 33m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 11 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (100 West): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (I 15 BUS; SR 18 / Bluff Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 39.2 miles (SR 18): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
7,200 ft2,696 ft
Total Climb
5,936 ft
Total Descent
4,334 ft
Highest Point
7,200 ft
~190.6 mi in
Elevation Range
4,505 ft
Notable High Points
5,572 ft at ~71.5 miles+369 ft prominence
6,118 ft at ~119.1 miles+169 ft prominence
7,200 ft at ~190.6 miles+766 ft prominence
6,456 ft at ~285.8 miles+417 ft prominence
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
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
Wendover is a resort town of about 6,700 people (2012) straddling the border that divides the American states of Utah and Nevada, 120 miles due west of Salt Lake City. The location on the state border makes Wendover the nearest legalized gambling for millions of people, which has led to the construction of large, extravagant casino resorts despite the town being otherwise very small and remote. This, in turn, has made Wendover sort of a quieter, more laid-back alternative to Las Vegas even for those who don't live in the region. Wendover is also the destination of choice for those attending land speed racing events at Bonneville Speedway, just east of town on the Bonneville Salt Flats.
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 33m. Total distance: 333.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 33m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 232.3 miles on Great Basin Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 8 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.
It helps. This is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Wendover, UT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 8 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (100 West): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (I 15 BUS; SR 18 / Bluff Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 39.2 miles (SR 18): Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.6 hours each way, a round trip means 13.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Wendover, UT before the return drive.
