How far is Saint George, UT from Canyon Rim, UT?
The driving distance from Saint George, UT to Canyon Rim, UT is about 303.2 miles (488 km), with a travel time of about 05h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 266.3 miles (428.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 12m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Millard County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint George and Canyon Rim.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint George and Canyon Rim.
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Start on the route
156 m · 39 sec
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Turn right onto 100 West
118 m · 19 sec · 100 West
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Turn right onto 200 South
610 ft · 32 sec · 200 South
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Turn left onto Main Street
1211 ft · 36 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
25 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
569 ft · 16 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Saint George Boulevard
1.4 mi · 4 min · Saint George Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
1795 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
295.6 mi · 4 hr 51 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Cheyenne
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward 2300 East, Holladay, Millcreek
1447 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right
27 m · 2 sec
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Turn slight right onto 2300 East
1775 ft · 48 sec · 2300 East
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Turn left onto Fisher Lane
627 ft · 29 sec · Fisher Lane
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Turn right
88 m · 21 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint George and Canyon Rim.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
296 mi · 04h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Saint George and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Canyon Rim.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint George to Canyon Rim?
The road trip is about 303.2 miles (488 km) and usually takes 05h 06m 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?
Meadow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.7 miles from Saint George and 151.6 miles from Canyon Rim.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 266.3 miles (428.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.9 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 6:48 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.66 one way or $83.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint George and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Canyon Rim.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint George and Canyon Rim. Straight-line distance: 266.31 mi (428.59 km).
#1 Saint George
The most populous city in Washington County, Utah.
| Population | 92,378 |
| Coordinates | 37.1041500, -113.5841200 |
| Altitude | 823 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Canyon Rim
Census-designated place in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States
| Population | 10,062 |
| Coordinates | 40.7066100, -111.8218800 |
| Altitude | 1407 |
| Country | United States |
End: Canyon Rim (-111.82188, 40.70661)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 488 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 46m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $41.66 | $83.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $45.27 | $90.54 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $48.67 | $97.35 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $57.91 | $115.82 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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