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

The driving distance from Magna, UT to Saint George, UT is about 311.5 miles (501.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 261.5 miles (420.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 06m 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
311.47 mi
04h 33m
Flight
261.51 mi
420.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
261.51 mi
Kilometers
420.86 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
311.47 mi
Kilometers
501.27 km
Drive Time
04h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint George
Thu, Apr 23, 7:53 AM MDT
Return by in Magna
Thu, Apr 23, 12:26 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Magna
2026-04-23T03:19
Arrive Saint George
Thu, Apr 23, 7:53 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 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
7:54 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Magna
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 Magna
154.5 mi
02h 16m
To Saint George
157 mi
02h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

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 Magna and Saint George.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Spencer Avenue

    715 ft · 27 sec · Spencer Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Magna Main Street

    2712 ft · 2 min · Magna Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 8400 West

    1985 ft · 43 sec · 8400 West

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward SR 201

    1115 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    7 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 215 South

    1.2 km · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Belt Route

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Belt Route

  8. 8

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

    130 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

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

    1.1 km · 59 sec

  10. 10

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    288.5 mi · 4 hr 44 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

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

    1.3 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto University Avenue

    2490 ft · 1 min · University Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Trailblazer Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Trailblazer Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 100 West

    70 m · 12 sec · 100 West

  16. 16

    Turn right

    156 m · 37 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Magna 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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
289 mi · 93%
SR 201
7.25 mi · 2%
Belt Route
7.22 mi · 2%
I 15 South
1.77 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 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50 mi
261.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Meadow
02h 16m from Magna
Leave By
7:54 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Magna 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 Magna to Saint George?

The road trip is about 311.5 miles (501.3 km) and usually takes 04h 33m 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 154.5 miles from Magna and 157 miles from Saint George.

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

The direct path is about 261.5 miles (420.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 50 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 7:54 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.78 one way or $85.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Magna and Sunny near Saint George.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Magna and Saint George. Straight-line distance: 261.51 mi (420.86 km).

Magna

#1 Magna

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

Population26,505
Coordinates40.7091100, -112.1016100
Altitude1304
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: Spencer Avenue (-112.101617, 40.70911)
End: (-113.584121, 37.104063)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 501 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.99 gal
41.61 L · about $42.78
Round trip
$85.57
21.98 gal · 83.22 L
Estimated CO2
97.7 kg one way
Round trip: 195.3 kg / 431 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $42.78 $85.57
Mid-grade $4.23 $46.50 $93.00
Premium $4.55 $49.99 $99.99
Diesel $5.41 $59.48 $118.96

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 Magna and Saint George. The current time is 03:19:57.

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.