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

The driving distance from Saint George, UT to Ballard, UT is about 376.6 miles (606.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 294.8 miles (474.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
376.58 mi
06h 52m
Flight
294.87 mi
474.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
294.87 mi
Kilometers
474.55 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
376.58 mi
Kilometers
606.05 km
Drive Time
06h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ballard
Thu, Apr 23, 11:36 AM MDT
Return by in Saint George
Thu, Apr 23, 6:28 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint George
2026-04-23T04:44
Arrive Ballard
Thu, Apr 23, 11:36 AM MDT
Route Timing
06h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:52 PM to 2:22 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:16 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint George
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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 Saint George
188.3 mi
03h 26m
To Ballard
188.3 mi
03h 26m

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
61°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    248.2 mi · 4 hr 1 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 156, US 6 East: Spanish Fork, Main Street, Price

    1146 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 6 East: Price

    4.4 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    33.2 mi · 40 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on State Street

    1.1 km · 58 sec · State Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    10 mi · 12 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Kyune Pass Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Kyune Pass Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Emma Park Road

    5.8 mi · 10 min · Emma Park Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    35.5 mi · 48 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on South 100 West Street

    2032 ft · 42 sec · South 100 West Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1913 ft · 27 sec · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    27.3 mi · 31 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on South Main Street

    1993 ft · 30 sec · South Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on North 200 East

    972 ft · 17 sec · North 200 East

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East 200 North

    2.8 mi · 3 min · East 200 North

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 3500 East

    1.2 km · 3 min · 3500 East

  25. 25

    Continue on 700 South

    2287 ft · 2 min · 700 South

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
248 mi · 66%
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
106 mi · 28%
Emma Park Road
5.79 mi · 2%
US 6 East
4.44 mi · 1%
Kyune Pass Road
3.57 mi · 1%
East 200 North
2.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

248 mi · 04h 01m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 52m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+81.8 mi
294.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Scipio
03h 26m from Saint George
Leave By
10:16 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saint George and Mostly Sunny near Ballard.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 376.6 miles (606.1 km) and usually takes 06h 52m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Scipio is a useful midpoint, sitting about 188.3 miles from Saint George and 188.3 miles from Ballard.

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

The direct path is about 294.8 miles (474.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 81.8 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.74 one way or $103.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 118.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Saint George and Ballard. Straight-line distance: 294.87 mi (474.55 km).

Saint George

#1 Saint George

The most populous city in Washington County, Utah.

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

#2 Ballard

Town in Uintah County, Utah, United States

Population1,105
Coordinates40.2894000, -109.9432000
Altitude1539
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint George (-113.58412, 37.10415)
End: Ballard (-109.9432, 40.2894)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 606 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.29 gal
50.3 L · about $51.74
Round trip
$103.48
26.58 gal · 100.6 L
Estimated CO2
118.1 kg one way
Round trip: 236.2 kg / 521 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $51.74 $103.48
Mid-grade $4.23 $56.23 $112.46
Premium $4.55 $60.46 $120.91
Diesel $5.41 $71.93 $143.85

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 Ballard. The current time is 04:44:06.

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.