How far is Mount Olympus, UT from Saint George, UT?

The driving distance from Mount Olympus, UT to Saint George, UT is about 305 miles (490.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 265.6 miles (427.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 54m 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
305.03 mi
04h 27m
Flight
265.6 mi
427.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
265.6 mi
Kilometers
427.44 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
305.03 mi
Kilometers
490.9 km
Drive Time
04h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint George
Wed, Apr 22, 11:06 PM MDT
Return by in Mount Olympus
Thu, Apr 23, 3:33 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Olympus
2026-04-22T18:39
Arrive Saint George
Wed, Apr 22, 11:06 PM MDT
Route Timing
04h 27m
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 Mount Olympus
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 Mount Olympus
151.3 mi
02h 13m
To Saint George
153.7 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SW
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 Mount Olympus and Saint George.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Olympus and Saint George.

  1. 1

    Start on Lois Lane

    690 ft · 35 sec · Lois Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hale Drive

    67 m · 12 sec · Hale Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lois Lane

    104 m · 16 sec · Lois Lane

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Jupiter Drive

    2048 ft · 59 sec · Jupiter Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on 3900 South

    570 ft · 22 sec · 3900 South

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 215 South: Cottonwood, Canyons

    2241 ft · 55 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Belt Route

    7.9 mi · 8 min · Belt Route

  8. 8

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

    1272 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    289.8 mi · 4 hr 45 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 Mount Olympus 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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
290 mi · 95%
Belt Route
7.93 mi · 3%
Trailblazer Boulevard
0.93 mi
I 15 South
0.93 mi
SR 34
0.79 mi
University Avenue
0.47 mi
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

290 mi · 04h 45m

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 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.4 mi
265.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Meadow
02h 13m from Mount Olympus
Leave By
8:06 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mount Olympus 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 Mount Olympus to Saint George?

The road trip is about 305 miles (490.9 km) and usually takes 04h 27m 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 151.3 miles from Mount Olympus and 153.7 miles from Saint George.

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

The direct path is about 265.6 miles (427.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.4 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 $41.89 one way or $83.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Mount Olympus and Sunny near Saint George.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Olympus and Saint George. Straight-line distance: 265.6 mi (427.44 km).

Mount Olympus

#1 Mount Olympus

Neighborhood in Millcreek, Utah, United States, that was fomerly a census-designated place

Population6,748
Coordinates40.6855000, -111.7885400
Altitude1560
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 Barbara Way (-111.788571, 40.686004)
End: (-113.584121, 37.104063)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 491 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.76 gal
40.74 L · about $41.89
Round trip
$83.78
21.52 gal · 81.48 L
Estimated CO2
95.6 kg one way
Round trip: 191.2 kg / 422 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $41.89 $83.78
Mid-grade $4.23 $45.53 $91.05
Premium $4.55 $48.95 $97.89
Diesel $5.41 $58.23 $116.47

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 Mount Olympus and Saint George. The current time is 18:39:44.

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.