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

The driving distance from Saint George, UT to Benson, UT is about 389.6 miles (627 km), with a travel time of about 06h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 335.4 miles (539.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 29m 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
389.58 mi
06h 44m
Flight
335.38 mi
539.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
335.38 mi
Kilometers
539.74 km
Flight Time
00h 40m

Driving Distance

Road route
389.58 mi
Kilometers
626.97 km
Drive Time
06h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Benson
Fri, Oct 16, 3:09 AM MDT
Return by in Saint George
Fri, Oct 16, 9:54 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint George
2026-10-15T20:25
Arrive Benson
Fri, Oct 16, 3:09 AM MDT
Route Timing
06h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:45 PM to 2:15 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
10:30 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
194.9 mi
03h 22m
To Benson
194.7 mi
03h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 mph NE
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    315.2 mi · 5 hr 12 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 91

    899 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    1502 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto 1100 South

    4.5 mi · 6 min · 1100 South

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    18.9 mi · 23 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 1000 West

    5.6 mi · 8 min · 1000 West

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Airport Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Airport Road

  17. 17

    Continue on 3400 North

    1.2 km · 1 min · 3400 North

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 3000 West

    1307 ft · 32 sec · 3000 West

  19. 19

    Continue on 3200 North

    2785 ft · 1 min · 3200 North

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 3000 North

    1 mi · 2 min · 3000 North

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 3000 North

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
353 mi · 91%
1100 South
23.4 mi · 6%
1000 West
5.58 mi · 1%
Airport Road
2.1 mi · 1%
Saint George Boulevard
1.44 mi
3000 North
1.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

315 mi · 05h 12m

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 44m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.2 mi
335.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Scipio
03h 22m from Saint George
Leave By
10:30 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saint George and Sunny near Benson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 389.6 miles (627 km) and usually takes 06h 44m 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 194.9 miles from Saint George and 194.7 miles from Benson.

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

The direct path is about 335.4 miles (539.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.2 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 $66.41 one way or $132.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 122.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Benson. Straight-line distance: 335.38 mi (539.74 km).

Saint George

#1 Saint George

The most populous city in Washington County, Utah.

Population92,378
Coordinates37.1041500, -113.5841200
Altitude823
CountryUnited States
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#2 Benson

Situated in northern Utah's Cache Valley at an elevation of 4,429 feet, this unincorporated community lies west of the city of Logan in Cache County.

Population0
Coordinates41.7874300, -111.9302200
Altitude1350
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint George (-113.58412, 37.10415)
End: Benson (-111.93022, 41.78743)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 627 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.75 gal
52.04 L · about $66.41
Round trip
$132.83
27.5 gal · 104.08 L
Estimated CO2
122.2 kg one way
Round trip: 244.4 kg / 539 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.83 $66.41 $132.83
Mid-grade $5.12 $70.44 $140.88
Premium $5.36 $73.67 $147.35
Diesel $6.28 $86.35 $172.70

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint George and Benson. The current time is 20:25:15.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.