Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 11m
Distance
304.4 mi
490 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$53
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Taylorsville, UT
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Ivins, UT
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Taylorsville, UT to Ivins, UT is 304.4 miles and takes about 5h 11m via Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $47 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Mountain West region, moving from northern Utah to the southwestern corner. Expect a drive that's primarily on surface roads, offering a more grounded perspective of the landscape rather than high-speed interstate travel. It’s a straightforward drive suitable for a single day, ideal if you want to get to your destination without a lengthy overnight stop.
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
152.2 miles from Taylorsville, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 31m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 292.7 mi | 4h 48m |
| Snow Canyon Parkway | 4 mi | 7m |
| Red Hills Parkway | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Taylorsville Expressway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Center Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| I 15 BUS | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 4500 South | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Center Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 454 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~4,953 veh/hr typical · worst 5,738
Quietest
2 AM
~235 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
21.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 79 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Taylorsville, UT and Ivins, UT.
Start on SR 266
Continue on SR 266
Continue on SR 266
Continue on SR 266
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 15
Take the exit onto I 15 BUS
Turn right onto 1000 East
Turn left onto Red Hills Parkway
Continue on Snow Canyon Parkway
Enter roundabout onto Snow Canyon Parkway
Continue on Snow Canyon Parkway
Enter roundabout onto Center Street
Continue on Center Street
Enter roundabout onto East Center Street
Continue on East Center Street
Turn right onto North Main Street
Arrive at destination
Since this drive can be completed in just over five hours, you have the flexibility to leave at your convenience. Consider departing in the morning to maximize daylight, especially if you prefer navigating surface roads in good light. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is 292.7 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, so plan your fuel stops accordingly before you begin that segment. While there's only one listed stop, building in a brief break during that long stretch on Veterans Memorial Highway can help keep you alert and refreshed.
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.
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 67 miles or 1h 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 152.2 miles or 2h 31m 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 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ivins, UT than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Taylorsville, UT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Taylorsville, UT
This is one driving day of about 304.4 miles and 5h 11m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
152 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 67 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 152.2 miles from Taylorsville, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 292.7 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 295.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Continue onto SR 266 / 4700 South
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
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
Turn left onto Red Hills Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$52.79 one way
$105.58 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $55.21 | $110.42 |
| premium | $4.95 | $59.32 | $118.64 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $67.10 | $134.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$53
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$78–$103
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 106.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 91.3 | 1 | $31.96 | $14.61 |
| Efficient EV | 76.1 | 0 | $26.64 | $12.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 121.8 | 1 | $42.62 | $19.48 |
Gas CO2
107 kg
EV CO2
36 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Taylorsville on Tuesday
Local time
9:46 PM
MDT
Current temp
58°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Night in Ivins on Tuesday
Local time
9:46 PM
MDT
Current temp
63°F
Mostly Clear
80°F
Beaver, UT
152 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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This drive is mostly surface roads, with only about 33% on highways. You’ll encounter a long stretch of 292.7 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway before transitioning to local roads. The transition from highway to surface roads will likely feel gradual, moving from faster speeds to more frequent intersections and lower speed limits as you approach your destination.
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 early in the drive near SR 266 / 4700 South.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 11m 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: near the start (SR 266 / 4700 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
Total Climb
2,336 ft
Total Descent
3,556 ft
Highest Point
6,055 ft
~174 mi in
Elevation Range
2,975 ft
Notable High Points
Founded 1848
Founded 1935
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 11m. Total distance: 304.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (3%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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