How far is Elk Ridge, UT from Saint George, UT?
The driving distance from Elk Ridge, UT to Saint George, UT is about 253 miles (407.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 225.7 miles (363.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 31m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 45m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Millard County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elk Ridge and Saint George.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elk Ridge and Saint George.
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Start on South Astor Lane
674 ft · 35 sec · South Astor Lane
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Turn left onto East Alpine Drive
101 m · 17 sec · East Alpine Drive
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Turn right onto North Escalante Drive
788 ft · 39 sec · North Escalante Drive
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Turn left onto East Park Drive
1608 ft · 46 sec · East Park Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Park Drive
2004 ft · 55 sec · North Park Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Goosenest Drive
39 m · 4 sec · Goosenest Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Goosenest Drive
2.3 mi · 6 min · Goosenest Drive
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Turn straight onto East 300 South
1.5 km · 2 min · East 300 South
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Turn left onto 100 West
3259 ft · 57 sec · 100 West
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Turn right onto 800 South
1.2 mi · 2 min · 800 South
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Take the ramp left toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
1478 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
239.8 mi · 3 hr 52 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 34: Saint George Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto University Avenue
2490 ft · 1 min · University Avenue
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Turn right onto Trailblazer Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Trailblazer Boulevard
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Turn right onto 100 West
70 m · 12 sec · 100 West
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Turn right
156 m · 37 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 Elk Ridge and Saint George.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
240 mi · 03h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Elk Ridge 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 Elk Ridge to Saint George?
The road trip is about 253 miles (407.1 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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 124.3 miles from Elk Ridge and 128.6 miles from Saint George.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 225.7 miles (363.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 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 9:28 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.76 one way or $69.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elk Ridge and Sunny near Saint George.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elk Ridge and Saint George. Straight-line distance: 225.74 mi (363.3 km).
#1 Elk Ridge
City in Utah County, Utah, United States
| Population | 4,427 |
| Coordinates | 40.0113400, -111.6768700 |
| Altitude | 1632 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint George
The most populous city in Washington County, Utah.
| Population | 92,378 |
| Coordinates | 37.1041500, -113.5841200 |
| Altitude | 823 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-113.584121, 37.104063)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 407 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 09m |
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 | $34.76 | $69.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $37.78 | $75.57 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $40.62 | $81.25 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $48.33 | $96.66 |
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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