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

The driving distance from Highland, UT to Saint George, UT is about 278.1 miles (447.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 248.9 miles (400.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 12m 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
278.07 mi
04h 06m
Flight
248.9 mi
400.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
248.9 mi
Kilometers
400.56 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
278.07 mi
Kilometers
447.51 km
Drive Time
04h 06m

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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 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint George
Tue, May 12, 9:07 PM MDT
Return by in Highland
Wed, May 13, 1:13 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Highland
2026-05-12T17:01
Arrive Saint George
Tue, May 12, 9:07 PM MDT
Route Timing
04h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 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
8:48 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Highland
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
Kanosh
UT

Town in Millard County, Utah, United States

From Highland
137.8 mi
02h 03m
To Saint George
140.2 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
95°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 mph SE
Destination
103°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 10680 North

    648 ft · 31 sec · West 10680 North

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 5600 West

    1950 ft · 1 min · North 5600 West

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West 10400 North

    1609 ft · 49 sec · West 10400 North

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Alpine Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · North Alpine Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on 100 East

    2.1 mi · 5 min · 100 East

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Main Street

    132 m · 12 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on State Street

    2768 ft · 1 min · State Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 500 East

    1.6 km · 2 min · 500 East

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward I 15 South: Las Vegas

    1380 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    267.4 mi · 4 hr 21 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

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

    1.3 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto University Avenue

    2490 ft · 1 min · University Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Trailblazer Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Trailblazer Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 100 West

    70 m · 12 sec · 100 West

  15. 15

    Turn right

    156 m · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Highland 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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
267 mi · 96%
100 East
2.11 mi · 1%
North Alpine Highway
1.02 mi
500 East
0.97 mi
Trailblazer Boulevard
0.93 mi
SR 34
0.79 mi
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

267 mi · 04h 21m

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 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.2 mi
248.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kanosh
02h 03m from Highland
Leave By
8:48 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Highland 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 Highland to Saint George?

The road trip is about 278.1 miles (447.5 km) and usually takes 04h 06m 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 137.8 miles from Highland and 140.2 miles from Saint George.

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

The direct path is about 248.9 miles (400.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.2 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 8:48 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.19 one way or $76.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Highland and Saint George. Straight-line distance: 248.9 mi (400.56 km).

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#1 Highland

City in Utah County, Utah, United States

Population17,989
Coordinates40.4254800, -111.7944700
Altitude1518
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 10680 North (-111.794706, 40.425901)
End: (-113.584121, 37.104063)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 448 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.81 gal
37.14 L · about $38.19
Round trip
$76.38
19.62 gal · 74.28 L
Estimated CO2
87.2 kg one way
Round trip: 174.4 kg / 384 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $38.19 $76.38
Mid-grade $4.23 $41.51 $83.01
Premium $4.55 $44.63 $89.25
Diesel $5.41 $53.09 $106.18

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Highland and Saint George. The current time is 17:01:41.

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.