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

The driving distance from Saint George, UT to Francis, UT is about 300.9 miles (484.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 272.1 miles (437.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 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
300.95 mi
05h 15m
Flight
272.1 mi
437.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
272.1 mi
Kilometers
437.9 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
300.95 mi
Kilometers
484.33 km
Drive Time
05h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Francis
Thu, Apr 16, 6:16 AM MDT
Return by in Saint George
Thu, Apr 16, 11:31 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint George
2026-04-16T01:01
Arrive Francis
Thu, Apr 16, 6:16 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:15 AM to 1:15 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
6:30 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
Meadow
UT

Town in Millard County, Utah, United States

From Saint George
150.6 mi
02h 37m
To Francis
150.4 mi
02h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
51°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow Showers Likely then Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 21 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    254.4 mi · 4 hr 7 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 189 North: University Ave

    1493 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on South University Avenue

    7.3 mi · 15 min · South University Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Provo Canyon Road

    17.4 mi · 20 min · Provo Canyon Road

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2184 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    4.7 mi · 7 min · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    10.4 mi · 14 min

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Village Way

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
254 mi · 85%
Provo Canyon Road
21.4 mi · 7%
South University Avenue
7.27 mi · 2%
South Main Street
4.73 mi · 2%
Saint George Boulevard
1.44 mi
Main Street
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

254 mi · 04h 07m

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 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.8 mi
272.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Meadow
02h 37m from Saint George
Leave By
6:30 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Saint George and Rain And Snow Showers Likely then Snow Showers near Francis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 300.9 miles (484.3 km) and usually takes 05h 15m 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 150.6 miles from Saint George and 150.4 miles from Francis.

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

The direct path is about 272.1 miles (437.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 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 6:30 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.34 one way or $82.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Saint George and Rain And Snow Showers Likely then Snow Showers near Francis.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint George and Francis. Straight-line distance: 272.1 mi (437.9 km).

Saint George

#1 Saint George

The most populous city in Washington County, Utah.

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

#2 Francis

Town in Summit County, Utah, United States

Population1,611
Coordinates40.6105100, -111.2807400
Altitude2000
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint George (-113.58412, 37.10415)
End: Francis (-111.28074, 40.61051)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 484 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.62 gal
40.2 L · about $41.34
Round trip
$82.69
21.24 gal · 80.4 L
Estimated CO2
94.4 kg one way
Round trip: 188.8 kg / 416 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $41.34 $82.69
Mid-grade $4.23 $44.93 $89.87
Premium $4.55 $48.31 $96.62
Diesel $5.41 $57.48 $114.95

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint George and Francis. The current time is 01:01:14.

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.