How far is Alpine, UT from Saint George, UT?

The driving distance from Alpine, UT to Saint George, UT is about 278.8 miles (448.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 251 miles (404 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
278.82 mi
04h 10m
Flight
251 mi
403.95 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
251 mi
Kilometers
403.95 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
278.82 mi
Kilometers
448.71 km
Drive Time
04h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint George
Thu, Apr 23, 12:23 AM MDT
Return by in Alpine
Thu, Apr 23, 4:33 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alpine
2026-04-22T20:12
Arrive Saint George
Thu, Apr 23, 12:23 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:38 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alpine
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Kanosh
UT

Town in Millard County, Utah, United States

From Alpine
138.3 mi
02h 05m
To Saint George
140.5 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
14 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alpine and Saint George.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alpine and Saint George.

  1. 1

    Start on West Center Street

    13 m · 6 sec · West Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2026 ft · 41 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Canyon Crest Road

    74 m · 5 sec · East Canyon Crest Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto East Canyon Crest Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Canyon Crest Road

  5. 5

    Continue on North 4800 West

    2698 ft · 56 sec · North 4800 West

  6. 6

    Continue on North County Boulevard

    5.5 mi · 10 min · North County Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Pleasant Grove Boulevard

    2132 ft · 53 sec · Pleasant Grove Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn left onto I 15 South: Provo

    1602 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    266.3 mi · 4 hr 20 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 34: Saint George Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto University Avenue

    2490 ft · 1 min · University Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Trailblazer Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Trailblazer Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 100 West

    70 m · 12 sec · 100 West

  14. 14

    Turn right

    156 m · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alpine and Saint George.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
266 mi · 96%
North County Boulevard
5.52 mi · 2%
Trailblazer Boulevard
0.93 mi
SR 34
0.79 mi
East Canyon Crest Road
0.77 mi
North 4800 West
0.51 mi
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

266 mi · 04h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.8 mi
251 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kanosh
02h 05m from Alpine
Leave By
8:38 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Alpine and Sunny near Saint George.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alpine to Saint George?

The road trip is about 278.8 miles (448.7 km) and usually takes 04h 10m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kanosh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.3 miles from Alpine and 140.5 miles from Saint George.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 251 miles (404 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:38 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.31 one way or $76.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Alpine and Sunny near Saint George.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alpine and Saint George. Straight-line distance: 251 mi (403.95 km).

Alpine

#1 Alpine

City in Utah County, Utah, United States

Population10,495
Coordinates40.4532800, -111.7779900
Altitude1509
CountryUnited States
Saint George

#2 Saint George

The most populous city in Washington County, Utah.

Population92,378
Coordinates37.1041500, -113.5841200
Altitude823
CountryUnited States
Start: West Center Street (-111.77799, 40.453335)
End: (-113.584121, 37.104063)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 449 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.84 gal
37.24 L · about $38.31
Round trip
$76.61
19.68 gal · 74.48 L
Estimated CO2
87.4 kg one way
Round trip: 174.9 kg / 386 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $38.31 $76.61
Mid-grade $4.23 $41.63 $83.27
Premium $4.55 $44.76 $89.52
Diesel $5.41 $53.25 $106.51

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Utah · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Alpine and Saint George. The current time is 20:12:40.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.