How far is River Heights, UT from Saint George, UT?

The driving distance from River Heights, UT to Saint George, UT is about 384.6 miles (618.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 332.6 miles (535.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 29m 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
384.59 mi
05h 44m
Flight
332.6 mi
535.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
332.6 mi
Kilometers
535.27 km
Flight Time
00h 40m

Driving Distance

Road route
384.59 mi
Kilometers
618.93 km
Drive Time
05h 44m

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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 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint George
Sat, May 30, 4:32 PM MDT
Return by in River Heights
Sat, May 30, 10:17 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave River Heights
2026-05-30T10:48
Arrive Saint George
Sat, May 30, 4:32 PM MDT
Route Timing
05h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:45 AM to 1:45 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
5:30 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in River Heights
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
Scipio
UT

Town in Millard County, Utah, United States

From River Heights
191.1 mi
02h 52m
To Saint George
193.4 mi
02h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 mph SSW
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between River Heights and Saint George.

  1. 1

    Start on 600 South

    1223 ft · 44 sec · 600 South

  2. 2

    Continue on Summerwild Avenue

    1332 ft · 46 sec · Summerwild Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 700 South

    1747 ft · 1 min · 700 South

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Main Street

    149 m · 11 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    25.6 mi · 32 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight

    2241 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    20.7 mi · 21 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    27.4 mi · 29 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    296.5 mi · 4 hr 52 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 River Heights 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
353 mi · 92%
Main Street
26.1 mi · 7%
Trailblazer Boulevard
0.93 mi
SR 34
0.79 mi
University Avenue
0.47 mi
700 South
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

296 mi · 04h 52m

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 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52 mi
332.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Scipio
02h 52m from River Heights
Leave By
5:30 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving River Heights 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 River Heights to Saint George?

The road trip is about 384.6 miles (618.9 km) and usually takes 05h 44m 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?

Scipio is a useful midpoint, sitting about 191.1 miles from River Heights and 193.4 miles from Saint George.

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

The direct path is about 332.6 miles (535.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 52 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 5:30 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.83 one way or $105.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 120.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around River Heights and Sunny near Saint George.

Stop Ideas Near Scipio

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Scipio, 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 Scipio.

RAIL

Provo

115 mi away
300 West 600 South
RAIL

Helper

118 mi away
1 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between River Heights and Saint George. Straight-line distance: 332.6 mi (535.27 km).

River Heights

#1 River Heights

City in Cache County, Utah

Population2,141
Coordinates41.7216000, -111.8213300
Altitude1396
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 600 South (-111.821335, 41.721359)
End: (-113.584121, 37.104063)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 619 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.57 gal
51.37 L · about $52.83
Round trip
$105.66
27.14 gal · 102.74 L
Estimated CO2
120.6 kg one way
Round trip: 241.2 kg / 532 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $52.83 $105.66
Mid-grade $4.23 $57.41 $114.83
Premium $4.55 $61.73 $123.46
Diesel $5.41 $73.44 $146.88

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between River Heights and Saint George. The current time is 10:48:12.

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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.