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

The driving distance from Orem, UT to Saint George, UT is about 268.2 miles (431.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 243 miles (391 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 26m 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
268.21 mi
03h 43m
Flight
242.97 mi
391.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
242.97 mi
Kilometers
391.03 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
268.21 mi
Kilometers
431.65 km
Drive Time
03h 43m

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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 03h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint George
Fri, May 1, 7:41 PM MDT
Return by in Orem
Fri, May 1, 11:24 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orem
2026-05-01T15:58
Arrive Saint George
Fri, May 1, 7:41 PM MDT
Route Timing
03h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:34 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Orem
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
Kanosh
UT

Town in Millard County, Utah, United States

From Orem
133 mi
01h 51m
To Saint George
135.1 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NNE
Destination
82°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Street

    27 m · 4 sec · State Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Center Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · West Center Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 15 South: Las Vegas

    1665 ft · 42 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    261.6 mi · 4 hr 15 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  5. 5

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

    1.3 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto University Avenue

    2490 ft · 1 min · University Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Trailblazer Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Trailblazer Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 100 West

    70 m · 12 sec · 100 West

  9. 9

    Turn right

    156 m · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Orem 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
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
262 mi · 98%
West Center Street
1.64 mi · 1%
Trailblazer Boulevard
0.94 mi
SR 34
0.79 mi
University Avenue
0.47 mi
I 15 South
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

262 mi · 04h 15m

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
03h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.2 mi
243 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kanosh
01h 51m from Orem
Leave By
9:34 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Orem 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 Orem to Saint George?

The road trip is about 268.2 miles (431.7 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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 133 miles from Orem and 135.1 miles from Saint George.

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

The direct path is about 243 miles (391 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.2 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 9:34 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.87 one way or $73.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orem and Saint George. Straight-line distance: 242.97 mi (391.03 km).

Orem

#1 Orem

The second most populous city in Utah County, Utah.

Population98,970
Coordinates40.2969000, -111.6946500
Altitude1455
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: South State Street (-111.694787, 40.296865)
End: (-113.584121, 37.104063)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 432 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.47 gal
35.83 L · about $36.87
Round trip
$73.73
18.94 gal · 71.66 L
Estimated CO2
84.2 kg one way
Round trip: 168.3 kg / 371 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $36.87 $73.73
Mid-grade $4.23 $40.07 $80.14
Premium $4.55 $43.08 $86.16
Diesel $5.41 $51.25 $102.50

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Orem and Saint George. The current time is 15:58:37.

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.