Woods Cross to Saint George is 310 miles and takes about 5h 12m via Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $51 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Utah, connecting two points in the Mountain West region. Given that it's a single-day trip primarily on surface roads, it offers a more intimate look at the landscape between these two cities compared to a pure interstate experience. Plan for a straightforward drive that allows for flexibility in your schedule.
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
155 miles from Woods Cross, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 35m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
306.3 mi
5h 2m
Trailblazer Boulevard
0.9 mi
2m
I 15 BUS
0.8 mi
2m
University Avenue
0.5 mi
1m
500 West
0.4 mi
1m
Main Street
0.4 mi
<1m
2600 South
0.2 mi
<1m
100 West
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 306.3 mi, about 5h 2m
Traffic on I-15
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 251 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~5,259 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~250 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
21×
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 Woods Cross, UT and Saint George, UT.
1
Start on 1875 South
5 ft·2 sec·1875 South
2
Turn right onto US 89
182 ft·31 sec·500 West
3
Continue on US 89
0.4 mi·45 sec·500 West
4
Continue on US 89
0.4 mi·41 sec·Main Street
5
Turn right onto SR 93
0.2 mi·25 sec·2600 South
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·54 sec
Toward I 15 South: Salt Lake CityUse the straight lane.
7
Merge onto I 15
1.6 mi·1 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
8.2 mi·8 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
296 mi·4 hr 52 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
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.
11
Turn left onto University Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·University Avenue
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto Trailblazer Boulevard
0.9 mi·2 min·Trailblazer Boulevard
13
Turn right onto 100 West
230 ft·12 sec·100 West
14
Turn right
510 ft·37 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
To maximize daylight and minimize traffic, aim for an early morning departure from Woods Cross. With a total duration of around 5 hours and 12 minutes, this trip is comfortably manageable in one day, allowing you to reach Saint George with time to spare. You'll encounter one recommended stop along the way, so plan your breaks accordingly to stay refreshed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the long 306.3-mile stretch on Veterans Memorial Highway, as services might be less frequent than on a major interstate.
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 155 miles from Woods Cross, UT, or about 2h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 306.3 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 68 miles or 1h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 155 miles or 2h 35m 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 13m
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 Woods Cross, 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 Woods Cross, UT
This is one driving day of about 310 miles and 5h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 68 miles from Woods Cross, 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 306.3 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 0 and 307.7 — 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|US 89 / 500 West
Turn right onto US 89 / 500 West
Navigation decision point
5
0.8 mi into trip|~2m in|SR 93 / 2600 South
Turn right onto SR 93 / 2600 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
3 mi into trip|~5m 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
11.2 mi into trip|~13m 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.
7
307.7 mi into trip|~5h 6m 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
$48.32 one way
$96.64 round trip
$3.96/gal25.4 MPG avg109 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.17
$50.93
$101.86
premium
$4.47
$54.60
$109.21
diesel
$4.80
$58.53
$117.07
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$48
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 108.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
93
1
$32.55
$14.88
Efficient EV
77.5
0
$27.13
$12.40
EV Truck/SUV
124
1
$43.40
$19.84
Gas CO2
108 kg
EV CO2
36 kg (67% 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 Jul 17, 2026
Origin
Woods Cross, UT
Evening
in Woods Cross on Saturday
Local time
8:50 PM
MDT
Current temp
95°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
NW 5 mph55% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 12:11PM MDT until July 17 at 3:15PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 17 at 10:28AM MDT until July 18 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Destination
Saint George, UT
Evening
in Saint George on Saturday
Local time
8:50 PM
MDT
Current temp
98°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
WSW 6 mph27% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 12:11PM MDT until July 17 at 3:15PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 17 at 10:28AM MDT until July 18 at 12:00AM 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
3 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
5h 12m 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
~19 min detour
$12
near mile 42.8
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 245.9
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 277.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is mostly surface roads, with 0% highway driving. You'll be on Veterans Memorial Highway for the longest stretch, covering 306.3 miles of the total 310 miles. Expect to navigate through towns and populated areas for most of the drive, with frequent intersections and changes in speed limits. The absence of highway miles means you'll experience a more grounded drive, passing directly through communities.
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: 306.3 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 89 / 500 West.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 310 miles you will encounter 11 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 (US 89 / 500 West): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (SR 93 / 2600 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 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.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 12m. Total distance: 310 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 306.3 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 25 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.
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. There are 25 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 89 / 500 West): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (SR 93 / 2600 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 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 5.2 hours each way, a round trip means 10.4 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.
