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

The driving distance from Saint George, UT to Alpine, UT is about 276.6 miles (445.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 251 miles (404 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 22m 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
276.58 mi
04h 41m
Flight
251 mi
403.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
251 mi
Kilometers
403.95 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
276.58 mi
Kilometers
445.11 km
Drive Time
04h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alpine
Thu, Apr 23, 7:37 AM MDT
Return by in Saint George
Thu, Apr 23, 12:19 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint George
2026-04-23T02:56
Arrive Alpine
Thu, Apr 23, 7:37 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 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
7:38 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint George
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 Saint George
138.4 mi
02h 20m
To Alpine
138.2 mi
02h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    156 m · 39 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 100 West

    118 m · 19 sec · 100 West

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 200 South

    610 ft · 32 sec · 200 South

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1211 ft · 36 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

    25 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    569 ft · 16 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Saint George Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Saint George Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City

    1795 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    266.4 mi · 4 hr 20 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 135: Pleasant Grove Boulevard

    1537 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Pleasant Grove Boulevard

    1734 ft · 39 sec · Pleasant Grove Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North County Boulevard

    5.5 mi · 10 min · North County Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on North 4800 West

    2698 ft · 54 sec · North 4800 West

  14. 14

    Continue on South Canyon Crest Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Canyon Crest Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Main Street

    8 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    2020 ft · 46 sec · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Center Street

    13 m · 2 sec · West Center Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Center Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
266 mi · 96%
North County Boulevard
5.54 mi · 2%
Saint George Boulevard
1.44 mi · 1%
South Canyon Crest Road
0.72 mi
North 4800 West
0.51 mi
South Main Street
0.39 mi
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

266 mi · 04h 20m

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 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.6 mi
251 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kanosh
02h 20m from Saint George
Leave By
7:38 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saint George and Chance Rain Showers near Alpine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint George to Alpine?

The road trip is about 276.6 miles (445.1 km) and usually takes 04h 41m 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 138.4 miles from Saint George and 138.2 miles from Alpine.

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

The direct path is about 251 miles (404 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 7:38 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.00 one way or $75.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint George and Chance Rain Showers near Alpine.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint George and Alpine. Straight-line distance: 251 mi (403.95 km).

Saint George

#1 Saint George

The most populous city in Washington County, Utah.

Population92,378
Coordinates37.1041500, -113.5841200
Altitude823
CountryUnited States
Alpine

#2 Alpine

City in Utah County, Utah, United States

Population10,495
Coordinates40.4532800, -111.7779900
Altitude1509
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint George (-113.58412, 37.10415)
End: Alpine (-111.77799, 40.45328)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 445 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.76 gal
36.94 L · about $38.00
Round trip
$75.99
19.52 gal · 73.88 L
Estimated CO2
86.7 kg one way
Round trip: 173.5 kg / 383 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $38.00 $75.99
Mid-grade $4.23 $41.29 $82.59
Premium $4.55 $44.40 $88.80
Diesel $5.41 $52.82 $105.64

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 Saint George and Alpine. The current time is 02:56:08.

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.