How far is Saint George, UT from Helper, UT?
The driving distance from Saint George, UT to Helper, UT is about 292.9 miles (471.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 231.5 miles (372.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 44m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 22m.
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 Sevier County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint George and Helper.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint George and Helper.
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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
123.2 mi · 1 hr 57 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Richfield, Denver
2705 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
90.3 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 10 North, SR 72 South: Price, Loa
2064 ft · 56 sec
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Turn left
68 mi · 1 hr 39 min
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Take the ramp left
2250 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
7.3 mi · 9 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 157, US 6 BUS, US 191 BUS
660 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto Poplar Street
859 ft · 22 sec · Poplar Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
549 ft · 11 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint George and Helper.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Helper.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint George to Helper?
The road trip is about 292.9 miles (471.4 km) and usually takes 05h 22m 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 146.5 miles from Saint George and 146.5 miles from Helper.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 231.5 miles (372.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.4 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 6:16 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.21 one way or $80.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint George and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Helper.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint George and Helper. Straight-line distance: 231.54 mi (372.63 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 Helper
City in Carbon County, Utah, United States
| Population | 2,141 |
| Coordinates | 39.6841300, -110.8546100 |
| Altitude | 1773 |
| Country | United States |
End: Helper (-110.85461, 39.68413)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 471 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $40.21 | $80.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $43.71 | $87.41 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $46.99 | $93.98 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $55.91 | $111.81 |
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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