How far is Brian Head, UT from Wheatgrass, UT?
The driving distance from Brian Head, UT to Wheatgrass, UT is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in and county seat of Iron County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Snow Showers
Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brian Head and Wheatgrass.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brian Head and Wheatgrass.
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Start on the route
49 m · 15 sec
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Turn left
12.7 mi · 26 min
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 15 North
2210 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
3.8 mi · 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 271: Paragonah
1422 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1766 ft · 53 sec · North Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Frontage Road
4.2 mi · 16 min · Frontage Road
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Turn left
2.5 mi · 16 min
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Turn left
145 m · 35 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brian Head and Wheatgrass.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
Turn left
12.7 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Snow Showers leaving Brian Head and Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wheatgrass.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brian Head to Wheatgrass?
The road trip is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km) and usually takes 01h 07m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Parowan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from Brian Head and 12.7 miles from Wheatgrass.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:16 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.50 one way or $7.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Brian Head and Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wheatgrass.
Stop Ideas Near Parowan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Parowan.
St. George, Utah
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brian Head and Wheatgrass. Straight-line distance: 19.54 mi (31.45 km).
#1 Brian Head
Town in Iron County, Utah, United States
| Population | 95 |
| Coordinates | 37.6927600, -112.8507800 |
| Altitude | 2987 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wheatgrass
Wheatgrass is a place in Utah, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.9719200, -112.7935600 |
| Altitude | 1746 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wheatgrass (-112.79356, 37.97192)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $3.50 | $7.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $3.81 | $7.62 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $4.09 | $8.19 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $4.87 | $9.74 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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