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

The driving distance from Riverton, UT to Saint George, UT is about 289.9 miles (466.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 252.2 miles (405.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 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
289.89 mi
04h 14m
Flight
252.19 mi
405.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
252.19 mi
Kilometers
405.86 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
289.89 mi
Kilometers
466.53 km
Drive Time
04h 14m

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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 04h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint George
Thu, Apr 23, 1:53 AM MDT
Return by in Riverton
Thu, Apr 23, 6:07 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Riverton
2026-04-22T21:38
Arrive Saint George
Thu, Apr 23, 1:53 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 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
8:30 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Riverton
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 Riverton
143.8 mi
02h 07m
To Saint George
146 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
12 to 16 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 Riverton and Saint George.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    20 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Redwood Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Redwood Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1749 ft · 26 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Bangerter Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Bangerter Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I-15: Las Vegas

    2142 ft · 54 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    280.8 mi · 4 hr 36 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 Riverton 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
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
281 mi · 97%
Bangerter Highway
2.22 mi · 1%
Redwood Road
1.79 mi · 1%
Trailblazer Boulevard
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

281 mi · 04h 36m

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 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.7 mi
252.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kanosh
02h 07m from Riverton
Leave By
8:30 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Riverton 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 Riverton to Saint George?

The road trip is about 289.9 miles (466.5 km) and usually takes 04h 14m 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 143.8 miles from Riverton and 146 miles from Saint George.

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

The direct path is about 252.2 miles (405.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.7 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 8:30 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.83 one way or $79.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Riverton and Saint George. Straight-line distance: 252.19 mi (405.86 km).

Riverton

#1 Riverton

A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.

Population44,369
Coordinates40.5218900, -111.9391000
Altitude1353
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: (-111.939102, 40.521831)
End: (-113.584121, 37.104063)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 467 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.23 gal
38.72 L · about $39.83
Round trip
$79.65
20.46 gal · 77.44 L
Estimated CO2
90.9 kg one way
Round trip: 181.8 kg / 401 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $39.83 $79.65
Mid-grade $4.23 $43.28 $86.57
Premium $4.55 $46.54 $93.07
Diesel $5.41 $55.36 $110.73

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 Riverton and Saint George. The current time is 21:38:46.

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.