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

The driving distance from Saint George, UT to Aurora, UT is about 178.8 miles (287.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154.4 miles (248.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m 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
178.85 mi
02h 58m
Flight
154.42 mi
248.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.42 mi
Kilometers
248.51 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.85 mi
Kilometers
287.83 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aurora
Wed, Apr 29, 2:45 PM MDT
Return by in Saint George
Wed, Apr 29, 5:44 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint George
2026-04-29T11:47
Arrive Aurora
Wed, Apr 29, 2:45 PM MDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM MDT

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

Leave by
12:34 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint George
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
Beaver
UT

City in Beaver County, Utah, United States

From Saint George
89.4 mi
01h 29m
To Aurora
89.4 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph WNW
Destination
31°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 3:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    123.2 mi · 1 hr 57 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Richfield, Denver

    2705 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    48.2 mi · 47 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 24: Sigurd, Aurora

    2137 ft · 57 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    1254 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 100 North

    9 m · 1 sec · 100 North

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 100 North

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
123 mi · 69%
I 70 East
48.7 mi · 27%
Saint George Boulevard
1.44 mi · 1%
US 24
0.4 mi
Main Street
0.35 mi
I 15 North
0.34 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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.4 mi
154.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beaver
01h 29m from Saint George
Leave By
12:34 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saint George and Partly Cloudy near Aurora.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 178.8 miles (287.8 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?

Beaver is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.4 miles from Saint George and 89.4 miles from Aurora.

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

The direct path is about 154.4 miles (248.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.4 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 12:34 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.56 one way or $49.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint George and Partly Cloudy near Aurora.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint George and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 154.42 mi (248.51 km).

Saint George

#1 Saint George

The most populous city in Washington County, Utah.

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

#2 Aurora

City in Sevier County, Utah, United States

Population1,061
Coordinates38.9221900, -111.9340900
Altitude1585
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint George (-113.58412, 37.10415)
End: Aurora (-111.93409, 38.92219)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 288 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.31 gal
23.89 L · about $24.56
Round trip
$49.13
12.62 gal · 47.78 L
Estimated CO2
56.1 kg one way
Round trip: 112.2 kg / 247 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $24.56 $49.13
Mid-grade $4.23 $26.70 $53.40
Premium $4.55 $28.70 $57.41
Diesel $5.41 $34.15 $68.30

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint George and Aurora. The current time is 11:47:21.

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.