This 329.1-mile drive from Uintah to Saint George in Utah is a manageable one-day trip, estimated to take about 5 hours and 33 minutes. You'll primarily navigate Veterans Memorial Highway and US 89, with a smaller portion on Trailblazer Boulevard, making for a mostly local road experience. With a fuel cost estimated at $52, this trip is budget-friendly for a single day's adventure. The route stays within the Mountain West region, offering a consistent feel throughout. Given its duration, it's perfectly suited for a single-day journey, allowing for a relaxed pace and plenty of time to reach your destination.
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
164.5 miles from Uintah, 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
304.7 mi
5h 1m
US 89
21.6 mi
24m
Trailblazer Boulevard
0.9 mi
2m
I 15 BUS
0.8 mi
2m
University Avenue
0.5 mi
1m
6550 South
0.2 mi
<1m
2375 East
0.2 mi
<1m
100 West
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 304.7 mi, about 5h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Uintah, UT and Saint George, UT.
1
Start on 6550 South
0.2 mi·55 sec·6550 South
2
Continue on 2375 East
0.2 mi·42 sec·2375 East
3
Turn right onto US 89
11 mi·12 min·US 89
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Keep slight right at fork onto US 89
11 mi·12 min·US 89
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
8.2 mi·8 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
296 mi·4 hr 52 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
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.
8
Turn left onto University Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·University Avenue
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto Trailblazer Boulevard
0.9 mi·2 min·Trailblazer Boulevard
10
Turn right onto 100 West
230 ft·12 sec·100 West
11
Turn right
510 ft·37 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this 5-hour and 33-minute drive, leaving early is your best bet to maximize daylight and avoid any potential local traffic. With only one recommended stop for this 329.1-mile route, you have flexibility in pacing. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially since a significant portion is on local roads where stations might be less frequent than on major interstates; plan to refuel before embarking on the 304.7-mile stretch on Veterans Memorial Highway. This route is well within a single day's travel, so focus on enjoying the local scenery as you transition across Utah.
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 164.5 miles from Uintah, UT, or about 2h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 304.7 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 72 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 164.5 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 31m
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 Uintah, 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 Uintah, UT
This is one driving day of about 329.1 miles and 5h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 72 miles from Uintah, 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 304.7 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 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 326.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|US 89
Turn right onto US 89
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
11 mi into trip|~14m in|US 89
Keep slight right at fork onto US 89
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
22 mi into trip|~26m in|I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
30.3 mi into trip|~35m in|I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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326.7 mi into trip|~5h 27m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$52.15 one way
$104.30 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg115 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$54.66
$109.33
premium
$4.53
$58.71
$117.41
diesel
$5.61
$72.66
$145.32
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: 115.1 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
98.7
1
$34.56
$15.80
Efficient EV
82.3
0
$28.80
$13.16
EV Truck/SUV
131.6
1
$46.07
$21.06
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 18, 2026
Origin
Uintah, UT
Evening
in Uintah on Saturday
Local time
7:27 PM
MDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Saint George, UT
Evening
in Saint George on Saturday
Local time
7:27 PM
MDT
Current temp
41°F
Mostly Clear
NE 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 17 at 10:15PM MDT until April 18 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 17 at 10:15PM MDT until April 18 at 12:00PM 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
21 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 33m 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
~18 min detour
$12
near mile 56.7
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 272.3
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 306.4
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 329.1-mile journey. While 7% of the route involves highway driving, the majority is on local roads, meaning you'll encounter more intersections and varied speed limits. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a significant 304.7 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, offering a good period of consistent travel before you begin navigating the more local segments. This profile suggests a drive that requires attention to navigation and potentially slower speeds in populated areas, contrasting with a pure highway experience.
Only 7% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 304.7 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near US 89.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 329.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 89): Lane positioning matters here; at 11 miles (US 89): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 22 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 33m. Total distance: 329.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 304.7 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.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Saint George, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 89): Lane positioning matters here; at 11 miles (US 89): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 22 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 11.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Saint George, UT before the return drive.
