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

The driving distance from Nibley, UT to Saint George, UT is about 161.6 miles (260.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.3 miles (217.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
161.6 mi
02h 18m
Flight
135.33 mi
217.79 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.33 mi
Kilometers
217.79 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
161.6 mi
Kilometers
260.07 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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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 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint George
Tue, May 12, 8:27 PM MDT
Return by in Nibley
Tue, May 12, 10:46 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nibley
2026-05-12T18:09
Arrive Saint George
Tue, May 12, 8:27 PM MDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:54 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nibley
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Paragonah
UT

Town in Iron County, Utah, United States

From Nibley
79.7 mi
01h 09m
To Saint George
81.9 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
103°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    58 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1853 ft · 45 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    31 mi · 30 min

  5. 5

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

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    122.6 mi · 1 hr 57 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

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

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto University Avenue

    2490 ft · 1 min · University Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Trailblazer Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Trailblazer Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 100 West

    70 m · 12 sec · 100 West

  11. 11

    Turn right

    156 m · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nibley and Saint George.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
123 mi · 76%
I 15 South
1.19 mi · 1%
Trailblazer Boulevard
0.93 mi · 1%
SR 34
0.79 mi
University Avenue
0.47 mi
100 West
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

123 mi · 01h 57m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.3 mi
135.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paragonah
01h 09m from Nibley
Leave By
1:54 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Nibley 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 Nibley to Saint George?

The road trip is about 161.6 miles (260.1 km) and usually takes 02h 18m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Paragonah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.7 miles from Nibley and 81.9 miles from Saint George.

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

The direct path is about 135.3 miles (217.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:54 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.19 one way or $44.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Paragonah

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Paragonah, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Paragonah.

BUS

St. George, Utah

114 mi away
1235 South Bluff St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nibley and Saint George. Straight-line distance: 135.33 mi (217.79 km).

Nibley

#1 Nibley

City in Cache County, Utah

Population7,168
Coordinates38.6871900, -112.1224300
Altitude1629
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: Monroe Road (-112.121662, 38.68719)
End: (-113.584121, 37.104063)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 260 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.7 gal
21.59 L · about $22.19
Round trip
$44.38
11.4 gal · 43.18 L
Estimated CO2
50.7 kg one way
Round trip: 101.3 kg / 223 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $22.19 $44.38
Mid-grade $4.23 $24.12 $48.23
Premium $4.55 $25.93 $51.86
Diesel $5.41 $30.85 $61.70

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Nibley and Saint George. The current time is 18:09:56.

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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.