How far is Little Cottonwood Creek Valley, UT from Saint George, UT?
The driving distance from Little Cottonwood Creek Valley, UT to Saint George, UT is about 297.6 miles (479 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 259.6 miles (417.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 49m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Millard County, Utah, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Little Cottonwood Creek Valley and Saint George.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Little Cottonwood Creek Valley and Saint George.
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Start on Stream View Drive
108 m · 17 sec · Stream View Drive
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Turn left onto Willow Stream Drive
732 ft · 27 sec · Willow Stream Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Creek Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Creek Road
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Turn left onto Forbush Lane
628 ft · 19 sec · Forbush Lane
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Turn left onto Union Park Avenue
1249 ft · 27 sec · Union Park Avenue
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Continue on 1300 East
1.4 km · 1 min · 1300 East
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Turn right onto 8600 South
1.6 km · 2 min · 8600 South
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Turn left onto 700 East
2509 ft · 58 sec · 700 East
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Turn right onto 9000 South
1.5 mi · 3 min · 9000 South
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Take the ramp slight left
2227 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
286.5 mi · 4 hr 42 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 Little Cottonwood Creek Valley 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
287 mi · 04h 42m
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.
Sunny leaving Little Cottonwood Creek Valley 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 Little Cottonwood Creek Valley to Saint George?
The road trip is about 297.6 miles (479 km) and usually takes 04h 24m 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 147.5 miles from Little Cottonwood Creek Valley and 150.1 miles from Saint George.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 259.6 miles (417.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 38 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 8:10 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.88 one way or $81.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Little Cottonwood Creek Valley and Sunny near Saint George.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Little Cottonwood Creek Valley and Saint George. Straight-line distance: 259.6 mi (417.79 km).
#1 Little Cottonwood Creek Valley
Census-designated place in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States
| Population | 8,285 |
| Coordinates | 40.6043900, -111.8293800 |
| Altitude | 1409 |
| 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: 479 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 42m |
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 | $40.88 | $81.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $44.43 | $88.85 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $47.76 | $95.53 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $56.83 | $113.65 |
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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