This 231-mile journey from Spring City to Saint George, Utah, is designed as a straightforward, single-day adventure, clocking in at around 3 hours and 37 minutes of pure driving time. You'll primarily navigate using local roads and I-15 South, with no significant highway stretches, suggesting a more connected, ground-level experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $37, it's an economical option for a day trip, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. The drive, contained entirely within Utah's Mountain West region, offers a consistent travel experience from start to finish.
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
115.3 miles from Spring City, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 11m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
122.6 mi
1h 56m
US 89
87 mi
1h 35m
Main Street
16.1 mi
22m
300 North
1.4 mi
2m
Trailblazer Boulevard
0.9 mi
2m
I 15 BUS
0.8 mi
2m
University Avenue
0.5 mi
1m
100 West
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 122.6 mi, about 1h 56m
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 Spring City, UT and Saint George, UT.
1
Start on SR 117
40 ft·2 sec·Main Street
2
Turn right onto SR 117
1.4 mi·2 min·300 North
3
Turn left onto US 89
31 mi·40 min·US 89
4
Turn left onto US 89
16 mi·22 min·Main Street
5
Take the ramp onto US 89
57 mi·55 min·US 89
Use the right lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork
1.2 mi·2 min
Toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
7
Merge onto I 15
123 mi·1 hr 56 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
8
Take the exit onto I 15 BUS
0.8 mi·2 min·I 15 BUS
Exit 8Toward SR 34: Saint George BoulevardUse the slight right lane.
9
Turn left onto University Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·University Avenue
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto Trailblazer Boulevard
0.9 mi·2 min·Trailblazer Boulevard
11
Turn right onto 100 West
230 ft·12 sec·100 West
12
Turn right
510 ft·37 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given its manageable 3-hour and 37-minute duration, this 231-mile trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion from Spring City to Saint George. Aim to depart in the morning to maximize daylight hours and allow ample time for any spontaneous stops. Since the route involves frequent turns and no extensive highway driving, keep an eye on your navigation system. With a fuel cost estimated at $37, it's wise to ensure you have a full tank before leaving Spring City, as the 'turn-heavy' nature might consume fuel slightly differently than steady highway driving.
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 115.3 miles from Spring City, UT, or about 2h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 122.6 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 51 miles or 1h 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 115.3 miles or 2h 11m 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 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Saint George, UT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Spring City, 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 Spring City, UT
This is one driving day of about 230.5 miles and 4h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 51 miles from Spring City, 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 122.6 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 48 and 230.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
48 mi into trip|~1h 4m in|US 89
Take the ramp onto US 89
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
104.5 mi into trip|~1h 59m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
7
228.2 mi into trip|~3h 58m in|I 15 BUS
Take the exit onto I 15 BUS toward SR 34: Saint George Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 8
Toward SR 34: Saint George Boulevard
5
229 mi into trip|~4h 1m in|University Avenue
Turn left onto University Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
230.4 mi into trip|~4h 4m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.93 one way
$71.85 round trip
$3.96/gal25.4 MPG avg81 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.17
$37.87
$75.74
premium
$4.47
$40.60
$81.20
diesel
$4.80
$43.52
$87.05
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 80.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
69.2
0
$24.20
$11.06
Efficient EV
57.6
0
$20.17
$9.22
EV Truck/SUV
92.2
1
$32.27
$14.75
Gas CO2
81 kg
EV CO2
27 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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Spring City, UT
Afternoon
in Spring City on Sunday
Local time
1:26 PM
MDT
Current temp
84°F
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
SW 3 mph66% chanceLive forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 17 at 10:51PM MDT until July 19 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Destination
Saint George, UT
Afternoon
in Saint George on Sunday
Local time
1:26 PM
MDT
Current temp
102°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
E 5 mph20% chanceLive forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 17 at 10:51PM MDT until July 19 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
88°F
Monroe, UT
115 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
18 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 5m 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 166.9
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
~36 min detour
$35
near mile 206.7
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' for this 231-mile route, meaning you'll be making frequent turns rather than cruising on long stretches of highway. With a 0% highway share, this drive keeps you on more intimate local roads for its entirety. While there isn't a specific longest uninterrupted stretch mentioned, the profile indicates a driving experience that requires constant attention to navigation. This type of route can feel more engaging as you move through different town centers and local landscapes.
38% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 122.6 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 48 miles in near US 89.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 5m 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 48 miles (US 89): Lane positioning matters here; at 104.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 228.2 miles (I 15 BUS): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Spring City is in Central Utah. Originally settled by James Allred from Manti, the place was known as Canal Creek. With the outbreak of the Wakara War hostilities in July 1853, Hambleton settlers on Pleasant Creek retreated to the Allred Settlement and pleas for reinforcements brought 50 Danish families via Salt Lake. The village was sacked, and settlers removed to Manti and soon helped establish Fort Ephraim.
Little Denmark was resettled in 1859. The Blackhawk War caused further disruptions in the 1860s when the place became known as Spring Town. The abundant and quality springs in town account for the name. The city is one of two towns in the United States on the National Register of Historic Places.
Top landmarks
•Spring City School — school building in Spring City, Utah
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
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 122.6 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 13 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.
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 48 miles (US 89): Lane positioning matters here; at 104.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 228.2 miles (I 15 BUS): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Saint George, UT, but most travelers stay overnight.
