How far is East Carbon City, UT from Saint George, UT?

The driving distance from East Carbon City, UT to Saint George, UT is about 306.8 miles (493.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 240.8 miles (387.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 41m 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
306.78 mi
04h 50m
Flight
240.83 mi
387.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
240.83 mi
Kilometers
387.58 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
306.78 mi
Kilometers
493.71 km
Drive Time
04h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint George
Wed, Apr 22, 10:31 PM MDT
Return by in East Carbon City
Thu, Apr 23, 3:21 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Carbon City
2026-04-22T17:40
Arrive Saint George
Wed, Apr 22, 10:31 PM MDT
Route Timing
04h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 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
7:18 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Carbon City
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
Joseph
UT

Town in Sevier County, Utah, United States

From East Carbon City
152.2 mi
02h 25m
To Saint George
154.6 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
14 to 22 mph SSW
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 East Carbon City and Saint George.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Carbon City and Saint George.

  1. 1

    Start on Berkley Avenue

    700 ft · 35 sec · Berkley Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Wilkins Street

    73 m · 13 sec · Wilkins Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Grassy Trail Drive

    58 m · 8 sec · Grassy Trail Drive

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Grassy Trail Drive

    1571 ft · 1 min · Grassy Trail Drive

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Whitmore Drive

    17 m · 8 sec · Whitmore Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Grassy Trail Drive

    109 m · 17 sec · Grassy Trail Drive

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right

    8.4 mi · 15 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    7 mi · 9 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    7.4 mi · 13 min · Ridge Road

  10. 10

    Turn left

    64.1 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 West: Salina

    2505 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    90.4 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 15 South: Las Vegas

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    122.6 mi · 1 hr 57 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  15. 15

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

    1.3 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto University Avenue

    2490 ft · 1 min · University Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Trailblazer Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Trailblazer Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 100 West

    70 m · 12 sec · 100 West

  19. 19

    Turn right

    156 m · 37 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Carbon City 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
20 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
123 mi · 40%
I 70 West
90.9 mi · 30%
Ridge Road
7.35 mi · 2%
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
6.97 mi · 2%
I 15 South
1.19 mi
Trailblazer Boulevard
0.93 mi
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

123 mi · 01h 57m

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 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+66 mi
240.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Joseph
02h 25m from East Carbon City
Leave By
7:18 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving East Carbon City 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 East Carbon City to Saint George?

The road trip is about 306.8 miles (493.7 km) and usually takes 04h 50m 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?

Joseph is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.2 miles from East Carbon City and 154.6 miles from Saint George.

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

The direct path is about 240.8 miles (387.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 66 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 7:18 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.16 one way or $84.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around East Carbon City and Sunny near Saint George.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Carbon City and Saint George. Straight-line distance: 240.83 mi (387.58 km).

East Carbon City

#1 East Carbon City

City in Carbon County, Utah, United States

Population1,270
Coordinates39.5477400, -110.4148800
Altitude1919
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: Rawlins Street (-110.414923, 39.547739)
End: (-113.584121, 37.104063)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 494 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.83 gal
40.98 L · about $42.16
Round trip
$84.32
21.66 gal · 81.96 L
Estimated CO2
96.2 kg one way
Round trip: 192.5 kg / 424 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $42.16 $84.32
Mid-grade $4.23 $45.82 $91.64
Premium $4.55 $49.27 $98.53
Diesel $5.41 $58.61 $117.22

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between East Carbon City and Saint George. The current time is 17:40:18.

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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.