Origin
Washington, UT
Night in Washington on Saturday
Local time
10:51 PM
MDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Washington, UT to Oak Creek Residential Area, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h
Distance
38.1 mi
61 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Washington, UT
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Oak Creek Residential Area, UT
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Trip Overview
Washington, UT to Oak Creek Residential Area, UT is 38.1 miles and takes about 1 hour via Zion Park Scenic Byway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Mountain West region, specifically within Utah. Given its relatively short distance and focus on local roads, it offers a more intimate travel experience than a major highway journey. It's a solid choice if you're looking for a manageable day trip or a scenic connection between two points without a long time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Zion Park Scenic Byway | 13.2 mi | 16m |
| West State Street | 12.1 mi | 20m |
| Zion Park Boulevard | 4.5 mi | 9m |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| 150 North | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Zion Park Boulevard (Entrance Lane) | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Zion Park Scenic Byway
— 13.2 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington, UT and Oak Creek Residential Area, UT.
1
Start on this road
21 ft
·
3 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
49 ft
·
5 sec
3
Turn right onto North 100 East
104 ft
·
8 sec
·
North 100 East
4
Turn right onto East Telegraph Street
494 ft
·
15 sec
·
East Telegraph Street
5
Turn right onto North Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 15
7
Merge onto I 15
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
48 sec
Toward SR 9: Hurricane
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto SR 9
12 mi
·
20 min
·
West State Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn right onto SR 9
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
West 500 North
11
Continue on SR 9
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Zion Park Scenic Byway
12
Continue on SR 9
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
150 North
13
Continue on SR 9
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Zion Park Scenic Byway
14
Continue on SR 9
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
15
Continue on SR 9
4.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Zion Park Boulevard
16
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 9
374 ft
·
6 sec
·
Zion Park Boulevard (Entrance Lane)
17
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Zion Park Boulevard (Entrance Lane)
18
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
1 min
19
Keep slight right at fork
390 ft
·
19 sec
20
Turn left onto Oak Creek Drive
189 ft
·
8 sec
·
Oak Creek Drive
21
Arrive at destination
Oak Creek Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.1 miles from Washington, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 145 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 38 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Telegraph Street
Turn right onto East Telegraph Street
Navigation decision point
6
4.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward SR 9: Hurricane
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward SR 9: Hurricane
5
4.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
SR 9 / West State Street
Merge onto SR 9 / West State Street
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
38 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.04 one way
$12.08 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $6.33 | $12.66 |
| premium | $4.53 | $6.80 | $13.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.41 | $16.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.4 | 0 | $4.00 | $1.83 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.33 | $2.44 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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.
Destination
Oak Creek Residential Area, UT
Night in Oak Creek Residential Area on Saturday
Local time
10:51 PM
MDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
29 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
1h on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 38.1-mile trip, with zero highway miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 13.2 miles along the Zion Park Scenic Byway. This route emphasizes navigation and local road conditions over high-speed travel. You'll likely experience frequent turns and changes in scenery as you navigate through communities and park access roads, making it a more engaging driving experience.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.2 mi on Zion Park Scenic Byway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 early in the drive.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 38.1 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (East Telegraph Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 38.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.2 miles on Zion Park Scenic Byway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Oak Creek Residential Area, UT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (East Telegraph Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Zion National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Oak Creek Residential Area, UT before heading back.
How this page is built
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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