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

The driving distance from Kearns, UT to Saint George, UT is about 302.7 miles (487.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 260.1 miles (418.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 53m 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
302.66 mi
04h 26m
Flight
260.09 mi
418.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
260.09 mi
Kilometers
418.57 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
302.66 mi
Kilometers
487.09 km
Drive Time
04h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint George
Thu, Apr 23, 5:55 AM MDT
Return by in Kearns
Thu, Apr 23, 10:22 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kearns
2026-04-23T01:28
Arrive Saint George
Thu, Apr 23, 5:55 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 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
8:06 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kearns
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 Kearns
149.7 mi
02h 13m
To Saint George
153 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph WNW
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 5015 South

    9 m · 3 sec · 5015 South

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 4420 West

    2648 ft · 2 min · 4420 West

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 4715 South

    2736 ft · 1 min · 4715 South

  4. 4

    Continue on 4700 South

    1.7 mi · 3 min · 4700 South

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 215 South

    2955 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Belt Route

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Belt Route

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15: Salt Lake City, Las Vegas

    130 m · 5 sec

  8. 8

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

    1.1 km · 59 sec

  9. 9

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    288.5 mi · 4 hr 44 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 Kearns 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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
289 mi · 95%
Belt Route
3.32 mi · 1%
I 15 South
1.77 mi · 1%
4700 South
1.67 mi · 1%
Trailblazer Boulevard
0.93 mi
SR 34
0.79 mi
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

289 mi · 04h 44m

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 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.6 mi
260.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Meadow
02h 13m from Kearns
Leave By
8:06 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Kearns 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 Kearns to Saint George?

The road trip is about 302.7 miles (487.1 km) and usually takes 04h 26m 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 149.7 miles from Kearns and 153 miles from Saint George.

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

The direct path is about 260.1 miles (418.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.6 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 8:06 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.58 one way or $83.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Kearns and Sunny near Saint George.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kearns and Saint George. Straight-line distance: 260.09 mi (418.57 km).

Kearns

#1 Kearns

Census-designated place in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States

Population35,731
Coordinates40.6599500, -111.9963300
Altitude1380
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: 5015 South (-111.99633, 40.659999)
End: (-113.584121, 37.104063)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 487 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 02m
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
10.68 gal
40.43 L · about $41.58
Round trip
$83.15
21.36 gal · 80.86 L
Estimated CO2
94.9 kg one way
Round trip: 189.8 kg / 418 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $41.58 $83.15
Mid-grade $4.23 $45.19 $90.37
Premium $4.55 $48.58 $97.17
Diesel $5.41 $57.80 $115.60

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Kearns and Saint George. The current time is 01:28:28.

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.