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

The driving distance from Moab, UT to Saint George, UT is about 341.6 miles (549.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 242.4 miles (390.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 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
341.62 mi
05h 03m
Flight
242.38 mi
390.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
242.38 mi
Kilometers
390.07 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
341.62 mi
Kilometers
549.78 km
Drive Time
05h 03m

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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 05h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint George
Thu, Apr 23, 3:42 AM MDT
Return by in Moab
Thu, Apr 23, 8:46 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moab
2026-04-22T22:39
Arrive Saint George
Thu, Apr 23, 3:42 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:03 AM to 1:03 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
6:54 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Moab
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
Sigurd
UT

Town in Sevier County, Utah, United States

From Moab
169.7 mi
02h 31m
To Saint George
171.9 mi
02h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SSW
Destination
73°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Center Street

    87 m · 21 sec · Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Main Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    29 mi · 34 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit left toward I-70 West

    2377 ft · 58 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    23.4 mi · 22 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    158.1 mi · 2 hr 33 min

  7. 7

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

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    122.6 mi · 1 hr 57 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

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

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto University Avenue

    2490 ft · 1 min · University Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Trailblazer Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Trailblazer Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 100 West

    70 m · 12 sec · 100 West

  13. 13

    Turn right

    156 m · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Moab 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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
211 mi · 62%
Veterans Memorial Highway
123 mi · 36%
Main Street
2.48 mi · 1%
I 15 South
1.19 mi
Trailblazer Boulevard
0.93 mi
SR 34
0.79 mi
Longest Stretch

Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

Continue straight

158 mi · 02h 33m

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
05h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+99.2 mi
242.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sigurd
02h 31m from Moab
Leave By
6:54 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Moab 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 Moab to Saint George?

The road trip is about 341.6 miles (549.8 km) and usually takes 05h 03m 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?

Sigurd is a useful midpoint, sitting about 169.7 miles from Moab and 171.9 miles from Saint George.

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

The direct path is about 242.4 miles (390.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 99.2 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 6:54 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.91 one way or $93.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Moab and Saint George. Straight-line distance: 242.38 mi (390.07 km).

Moab

#1 Moab

City in Grand County, Utah, United States

Population5,373
Coordinates38.5733200, -109.5498400
Altitude1227
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: East Center Street (-109.54984, 38.573275)
End: (-113.584121, 37.104063)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 550 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.05 gal
45.63 L · about $46.91
Round trip
$93.82
24.1 gal · 91.26 L
Estimated CO2
107.1 kg one way
Round trip: 214.2 kg / 472 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $46.91 $93.82
Mid-grade $4.23 $50.98 $101.97
Premium $4.55 $54.82 $109.63
Diesel $5.41 $65.21 $130.43

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 Moab and Saint George. The current time is 22:39:19.

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.