How far is Saint George, UT from East Carbon City, UT?

The driving distance from Saint George, UT to East Carbon City, UT is about 304.4 miles (489.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 240.8 miles (387.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 30m 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
304.38 mi
05h 45m
Flight
240.83 mi
387.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
240.83 mi
Kilometers
387.58 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
304.38 mi
Kilometers
489.86 km
Drive Time
05h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Carbon City
Tue, Apr 14, 11:47 PM MDT
Return by in Saint George
Wed, Apr 15, 5:32 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint George
2026-04-14T18:02
Arrive East Carbon City
Tue, Apr 14, 11:47 PM MDT
Route Timing
05h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:45 AM to 1:45 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
5:30 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
Joseph
UT

Town in Sevier County, Utah, United States

From Saint George
152.2 mi
02h 52m
To East Carbon City
152.2 mi
02h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NW
Destination
55°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Saint George and East Carbon City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint George and East Carbon City.

  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

    90.3 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 10 North, SR 72 South: Price, Loa

    2064 ft · 56 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    64.3 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Ridge Road

    7.4 mi · 13 min · Ridge Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    7 mi · 9 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left

    8.4 mi · 15 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Grassy Trail Drive

    109 m · 18 sec · Grassy Trail Drive

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Whitmore Drive

    17 m · 3 sec · Whitmore Drive

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Grassy Trail Drive

    1760 ft · 1 min · Grassy Trail Drive

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Wilkins Street

    73 m · 13 sec · Wilkins Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Berkley Avenue

    700 ft · 30 sec · Berkley Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Berkley Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint George and East Carbon City.

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
22 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
123 mi · 40%
I 70 East
90.8 mi · 30%
Ridge Road
7.35 mi · 2%
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
6.96 mi · 2%
Saint George Boulevard
1.44 mi
Grassy Trail Drive
0.4 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 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 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.6 mi
240.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Joseph
02h 52m from Saint George
Leave By
5:30 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saint George and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near East Carbon City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint George to East Carbon City?

The road trip is about 304.4 miles (489.9 km) and usually takes 05h 45m 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?

Joseph is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.2 miles from Saint George and 152.2 miles from East Carbon City.

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

The direct path is about 240.8 miles (387.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.6 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 5:30 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.81 one way or $83.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint George and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near East Carbon City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint George and East Carbon City. Straight-line distance: 240.83 mi (387.58 km).

Saint George

#1 Saint George

The most populous city in Washington County, Utah.

Population92,378
Coordinates37.1041500, -113.5841200
Altitude823
CountryUnited States
East Carbon City

#2 East Carbon City

City in Carbon County, Utah, United States

Population1,270
Coordinates39.5477400, -110.4148800
Altitude1919
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint George (-113.58412, 37.10415)
End: East Carbon City (-110.41488, 39.54774)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 490 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.74 gal
40.66 L · about $41.81
Round trip
$83.62
21.48 gal · 81.32 L
Estimated CO2
95.4 kg one way
Round trip: 190.9 kg / 421 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $41.81 $83.62
Mid-grade $4.23 $45.44 $90.88
Premium $4.55 $48.86 $97.71
Diesel $5.41 $58.12 $116.25

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint George and East Carbon City. The current time is 18:02:09.

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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.