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

The driving distance from Francis, UT to Saint George, UT is about 303.2 miles (488 km), with a travel time of about 04h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 272.1 miles (437.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 16m 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
303.21 mi
04h 38m
Flight
272.1 mi
437.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
272.1 mi
Kilometers
437.9 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
303.21 mi
Kilometers
487.97 km
Drive Time
04h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint George
Thu, Apr 16, 4:03 AM MDT
Return by in Francis
Thu, Apr 16, 8:41 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Francis
2026-04-15T23:24
Arrive Saint George
Thu, Apr 16, 4:03 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 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
7:44 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Francis
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 Francis
150.5 mi
02h 19m
To Saint George
152.7 mi
02h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 18 mph SSW
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Village Way

    10.4 mi · 14 min · West Main Village Way

  2. 2

    Turn left

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    2357 ft · 38 sec

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    17.4 mi · 20 min

  6. 6

    Continue on North University Avenue

    7.1 mi · 14 min · North University Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight toward I 15 South: Las Vegas, Lakeview Parkway

    1.4 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    254.1 mi · 4 hr 7 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

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

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto University Avenue

    2490 ft · 1 min · University Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Trailblazer Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Trailblazer Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 100 West

    70 m · 12 sec · 100 West

  13. 13

    Turn right

    156 m · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Francis 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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
254 mi · 84%
West Main Village Way
31.8 mi · 11%
North University Avenue
7.06 mi · 2%
Trailblazer Boulevard
0.93 mi
I 15 South
0.9 mi
SR 34
0.79 mi
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

254 mi · 04h 07m

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 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.1 mi
272.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Meadow
02h 19m from Francis
Leave By
7:44 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Francis 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 Francis to Saint George?

The road trip is about 303.2 miles (488 km) and usually takes 04h 38m 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 150.5 miles from Francis and 152.7 miles from Saint George.

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

The direct path is about 272.1 miles (437.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.1 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 7:44 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.66 one way or $83.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Francis and Sunny near Saint George.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Francis and Saint George. Straight-line distance: 272.1 mi (437.9 km).

Francis

#1 Francis

Town in Summit County, Utah, United States

Population1,611
Coordinates40.6105100, -111.2807400
Altitude2000
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 Main Village Way (-111.28074, 40.610526)
End: (-113.584121, 37.104063)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 488 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.7 gal
40.5 L · about $41.66
Round trip
$83.31
21.4 gal · 81 L
Estimated CO2
95.1 kg one way
Round trip: 190.2 kg / 419 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $41.66 $83.31
Mid-grade $4.23 $45.27 $90.54
Premium $4.55 $48.67 $97.35
Diesel $5.41 $57.91 $115.82

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Francis and Saint George. The current time is 23:24:38.

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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.