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

The driving distance from Saint George, UT to Erda, UT is about 291.5 miles (469.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 252 miles (405.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 50m 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
291.54 mi
05h 25m
Flight
252 mi
405.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
252 mi
Kilometers
405.55 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
291.54 mi
Kilometers
469.19 km
Drive Time
05h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erda
Thu, Apr 23, 9:06 AM MDT
Return by in Saint George
Thu, Apr 23, 2:32 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint George
2026-04-23T03:41
Arrive Erda
Thu, Apr 23, 9:06 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:25 AM to 1:25 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
6:10 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
Kanosh
UT

Town in Millard County, Utah, United States

From Saint George
145.8 mi
02h 42m
To Erda
145.7 mi
02h 42m

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
57°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    149.3 mi · 2 hr 22 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 133: Meadow

    1399 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    688 ft · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on South 3200 West Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South 3200 West Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South 2800 West

    5.3 mi · 7 min · South 2800 West

  14. 14

    Continue on North 3200 West

    12.3 mi · 17 min · North 3200 West

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North 3200 West

    3.2 mi · 4 min · North 3200 West

  16. 16

    Turn straight

    11.4 mi · 13 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

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

    10.6 mi · 12 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on 200 East

    1.4 km · 1 min · 200 East

  20. 20

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    31.4 mi · 36 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  21. 21

    Turn left

    56.5 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Main Street

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Church Road

    2723 ft · 2 min · Church Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
149 mi · 51%
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
42 mi · 14%
North 3200 West
18.6 mi · 6%
South 2800 West
5.31 mi · 2%
Main Street
3.71 mi · 1%
Saint George Boulevard
1.44 mi
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

149 mi · 02h 22m

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 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.5 mi
252 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kanosh
02h 42m from Saint George
Leave By
6:10 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saint George and Chance Rain Showers near Erda.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 291.5 miles (469.2 km) and usually takes 05h 25m 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?

Kanosh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.8 miles from Saint George and 145.7 miles from Erda.

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

The direct path is about 252 miles (405.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.5 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 6:10 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.06 one way or $80.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint George and Chance Rain Showers near Erda.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint George and Erda. Straight-line distance: 252 mi (405.55 km).

Saint George

#1 Saint George

The most populous city in Washington County, Utah.

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

#2 Erda

Census-designated place in Tooele County, Utah, United States

Population4,642
Coordinates40.6127200, -112.3043900
Altitude1324
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint George (-113.58412, 37.10415)
End: Erda (-112.30439, 40.61272)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 469 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.29 gal
38.94 L · about $40.06
Round trip
$80.12
20.58 gal · 77.88 L
Estimated CO2
91.4 kg one way
Round trip: 182.9 kg / 403 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $40.06 $80.12
Mid-grade $4.23 $43.54 $87.07
Premium $4.55 $46.81 $93.62
Diesel $5.41 $55.69 $111.38

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 Erda. The current time is 03:41:21.

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.