Saint George, UT to West Point, UT is 332.8 miles and takes about 5h 38m via Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $56 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Mountain West region, primarily traversing Utah on surface roads. While it's a single-day drive, be prepared for a significant portion of the route to be on local streets rather than high-speed highways. Consider this an option if you prefer a slower pace and more local scenery over interstate cruising.
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
166.4 miles from Saint George, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 49m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
312.7 mi
5h 9m
West Davis Corridor
15.5 mi
17m
Saint George Boulevard
1.4 mi
3m
SR 193
0.7 mi
1m
South 3000 West
0.5 mi
1m
Main Street
0.4 mi
<1m
I 15 BUS
0.3 mi
<1m
200 South
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 312.7 mi, about 5h 9m
Traffic on I-15
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 522 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~5,163 veh/hr typical
· worst 5,972
Quietest
2 AM
~245 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
21.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 79 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 West Point, 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
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
15 mi·17 min·West Davis Corridor
12
Turn right onto SR 193
0.7 mi·1 min·SR 193
13
Turn left onto South 3000 West
0.5 mi·1 min·South 3000 West
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto SR 107
91 ft·1 sec·West 300 North
15
Arrive at destination
SR 107
Trip Plan
Given the 5h 38m estimated drive time, leaving Saint George in the morning will allow you to reach West Point with plenty of daylight to spare. Since this is a surface road-heavy route, plan for a consistent pace rather than long stretches of high-speed driving. You'll find opportunities for fuel and rest stops throughout the 332.8-mile journey, so there's no need to rush. Keep an eye on your navigation as you transition between Veterans Memorial Highway and the West Davis Corridor to ensure you stay on course.
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 166.4 miles from Saint George, UT, or about 2h 49m 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 166.4 miles or 2h 49m 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Point, 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 332.8 miles and 5h 38m.
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.
The midpoint is around 166.4 miles from Saint George, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 312.7 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 332.3 — 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
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
6
332.3 mi into trip|~5h 36m in|South 3000 West
Turn left onto South 3000 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$57.72 one way
$115.43 round trip
$4.41/gal25.4 MPG avg116 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$60.36
$120.73
premium
$4.95
$64.86
$129.71
diesel
$5.60
$73.36
$146.72
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$58
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$83–$108
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 116.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
99.8
1
$34.94
$15.97
Efficient EV
83.2
0
$29.12
$13.31
EV Truck/SUV
133.1
1
$46.59
$21.30
Gas CO2
116 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 Aug 26, 2026
Origin
Saint George, UT
Late night
in Saint George on Wednesday
Local time
5:05 AM
MDT
Current temp
108°F
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
S 1 to 5 mph14% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 2:42PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Destination
West Point, UT
Late night
in West Point on Wednesday
Local time
5:05 AM
MDT
Current temp
95°F
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
W 6 mph16% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 2:42PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
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
13 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 38m 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...
8 mi from route
~20 min detour
$12
near mile 275.4
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 57.4
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is almost entirely on surface roads, with 0% highway driving. You'll spend the bulk of your time on Veterans Memorial Highway, covering 312.7 miles on this stretch alone. Expect a consistent cruising speed with frequent intersections and local traffic as you navigate through towns and cities. The transition from Veterans Memorial Highway to the West Davis Corridor will feel like a continuation of surface street navigation.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 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 38m 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
Highlands is a city in Orange County in New York state. It is home to the United States Military Academy at West Point.
Highlands includes the villages of Fort Montgomery and Highlands Falls.
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 11.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at West Point, UT before the return drive.
