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

The driving distance from Gunnison, UT to Saint George, UT is about 200.4 miles (322.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 171.1 miles (275.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m 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
200.4 mi
03h 01m
Flight
171.15 mi
275.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.15 mi
Kilometers
275.44 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
200.4 mi
Kilometers
322.52 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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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 03h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint George
Tue, May 5, 6:40 AM MDT
Return by in Gunnison
Tue, May 5, 9:41 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gunnison
2026-05-05T03:38
Arrive Saint George
Tue, May 5, 6:40 AM MDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:56 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gunnison
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
Beaver
UT

City in Beaver County, Utah, United States

From Gunnison
99.2 mi
01h 30m
To Saint George
101.2 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph WSW
Destination
73°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    15.7 mi · 21 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right

    56.5 mi · 55 min

  3. 3

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

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    122.6 mi · 1 hr 57 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  5. 5

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

    1.3 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto University Avenue

    2490 ft · 1 min · University Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Trailblazer Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Trailblazer Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 100 West

    70 m · 12 sec · 100 West

  9. 9

    Turn right

    156 m · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
123 mi · 61%
Main Street
72.2 mi · 36%
I 15 South
1.19 mi · 1%
Trailblazer Boulevard
0.93 mi
SR 34
0.79 mi
University Avenue
0.47 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
03h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.3 mi
171.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beaver
01h 30m from Gunnison
Leave By
10:56 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gunnison and Mostly Sunny near Saint George.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gunnison to Saint George?

The road trip is about 200.4 miles (322.5 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?

Beaver is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.2 miles from Gunnison and 101.2 miles from Saint George.

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

The direct path is about 171.1 miles (275.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.3 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 10:56 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.52 one way or $55.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Gunnison and Mostly Sunny near Saint George.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gunnison and Saint George. Straight-line distance: 171.15 mi (275.44 km).

Gunnison

#1 Gunnison

City in Sanpete County, Utah, United States

Population3,675
Coordinates39.1552400, -111.8182600
Altitude1566
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: North Main Street (-111.818269, 39.15524)
End: (-113.584121, 37.104063)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 323 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.07 gal
26.77 L · about $27.52
Round trip
$55.05
14.14 gal · 53.54 L
Estimated CO2
62.8 kg one way
Round trip: 125.7 kg / 277 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $27.52 $55.05
Mid-grade $4.23 $29.91 $59.83
Premium $4.55 $32.16 $64.32
Diesel $5.41 $38.26 $76.53

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Gunnison and Saint George. The current time is 03:38:37.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.