How far is Cottonwood Heights, UT from Saint George, UT?

The driving distance from Cottonwood Heights, UT to Saint George, UT is about 301.9 miles (485.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 261 miles (420 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 25m 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
301.91 mi
04h 12m
Flight
260.96 mi
419.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
260.96 mi
Kilometers
419.97 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
301.91 mi
Kilometers
485.87 km
Drive Time
04h 12m

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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 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint George
Sun, Apr 19, 1:59 AM MDT
Return by in Cottonwood Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 6:12 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cottonwood Heights
2026-04-18T21:46
Arrive Saint George
Sun, Apr 19, 1:59 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 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
8:34 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cottonwood Heights
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
Meadow
UT

Town in Millard County, Utah, United States

From Cottonwood Heights
148.5 mi
02h 06m
To Saint George
153.4 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cottonwood Heights and Saint George.

  1. 1

    Start on 7230 South

    75 m · 10 sec · 7230 South

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 2870 East

    1513 ft · 57 sec · 2870 East

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Fort Union Boulevard

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Fort Union Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on 7200 South

    3255 ft · 1 min · 7200 South

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 15 South: Las Vegas

    1.3 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    288.5 mi · 4 hr 44 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

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

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto University Avenue

    2490 ft · 1 min · University Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Trailblazer Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Trailblazer Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 100 West

    70 m · 12 sec · 100 West

  11. 11

    Turn right

    156 m · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
289 mi · 96%
Fort Union Boulevard
4.28 mi · 1%
Trailblazer Boulevard
0.93 mi
I 15 South
0.83 mi
SR 34
0.79 mi
7200 South
0.62 mi
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

289 mi · 04h 44m

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 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.9 mi
261 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Meadow
02h 06m from Cottonwood Heights
Leave By
8:34 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Cottonwood Heights 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 Cottonwood Heights to Saint George?

The road trip is about 301.9 miles (485.9 km) and usually takes 04h 12m 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?

Meadow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.5 miles from Cottonwood Heights and 153.4 miles from Saint George.

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

The direct path is about 261 miles (420 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:34 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.46 one way or $82.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Cottonwood Heights and Sunny near Saint George.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cottonwood Heights and Saint George. Straight-line distance: 260.96 mi (419.97 km).

Cottonwood Heights

#1 Cottonwood Heights

City in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States

Population33,327
Coordinates40.6196700, -111.8102100
Altitude1470
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: 7230 South (-111.81021, 40.61981)
End: (-113.584121, 37.104063)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 486 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.65 gal
40.33 L · about $41.46
Round trip
$82.92
21.3 gal · 80.66 L
Estimated CO2
94.6 kg one way
Round trip: 189.3 kg / 417 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $41.46 $82.92
Mid-grade $4.23 $45.06 $90.12
Premium $4.55 $48.45 $96.89
Diesel $5.41 $57.64 $115.28

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Cottonwood Heights and Saint George. The current time is 21:46:40.

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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.