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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
303.23 mi
05h 06m
Flight
266.31 mi
428.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
266.31 mi
Kilometers
428.59 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
303.23 mi
Kilometers
488 km
Drive Time
05h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Canyon Rim
Sun, Apr 19, 4:35 AM MDT
Return by in Saint George
Sun, Apr 19, 9:41 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint George
2026-04-18T23:28
Arrive Canyon Rim
Sun, Apr 19, 4:35 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:06 AM to 1:06 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
6:48 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
Meadow
UT

Town in Millard County, Utah, United States

From Saint George
151.7 mi
02h 33m
To Canyon Rim
151.6 mi
02h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 mph ENE
Destination
61°F
Saturday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 mph SSW

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.

  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

    295.6 mi · 4 hr 51 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Cheyenne

    1.1 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward 2300 East, Holladay, Millcreek

    1447 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    27 m · 2 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto 2300 East

    1775 ft · 48 sec · 2300 East

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Fisher Lane

    627 ft · 29 sec · Fisher Lane

  16. 16

    Turn right

    88 m · 21 sec

  17. 17

    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.

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
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
296 mi · 97%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
3.68 mi · 1%
Saint George Boulevard
1.44 mi
I 80 East
0.7 mi
2300 East
0.61 mi
Main Street
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
05h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.9 mi
266.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Meadow
02h 33m from Saint George
Leave By
6:48 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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).

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 Canyon Rim

Census-designated place in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States

Population10,062
Coordinates40.7066100, -111.8218800
Altitude1407
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint George (-113.58412, 37.10415)
End: Canyon Rim (-111.82188, 40.70661)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 488 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
10.7 gal
40.5 L · about $41.66
Round trip
$83.31
21.4 gal · 81 L
Estimated CO2
95.1 kg one way
Round trip: 190.2 kg / 419 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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.

Prices in Utah · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint George and Canyon Rim. The current time is 23:28:59.

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.