How far is Saint George, UT from Kanab, UT?
The driving distance from Saint George, UT to Kanab, UT is about 80.9 miles (130.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.5 miles (94.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Washington 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 Kanab.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint George and Kanab.
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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
6.5 mi · 7 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 9: Hurricane
3137 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto West State Street
9.1 mi · 14 min · West State Street
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Turn right onto South 300 West
156 m · 21 sec · South 300 West
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Turn left onto West 100 South
9.3 mi · 13 min · West 100 South
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Continue straight
13.1 mi · 16 min
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Continue on Short Creek–Fredonia Highway
32 mi · 38 min · Short Creek–Fredonia Highway
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Continue on West Pratt Street
2962 ft · 1 min · West Pratt Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
3.8 mi · 6 min · South Main Street
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Continue on 100 East
3.3 mi · 5 min · 100 East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 100 East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint George and Kanab.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Short Creek–Fredonia Highway
Continue on Short Creek–Fredonia Highway
32 mi · 00h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Saint George and Sunny near Kanab.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint George to Kanab?
The road trip is about 80.9 miles (130.2 km) and usually takes 01h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hildale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.4 miles from Saint George and 40.5 miles from Kanab.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.5 miles (94.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:52 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.10 one way or $22.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint George and Sunny near Kanab.
Stop Ideas Near Hildale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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St. George, Utah
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint George and Kanab. Straight-line distance: 58.44 mi (94.05 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 Kanab
City in and county seat of Kane County, Utah, United States
| Population | 4,983 |
| Coordinates | 37.0474900, -112.5263100 |
| Altitude | 1515 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kanab (-112.52631, 37.04749)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 130 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $11.10 | $22.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $12.06 | $24.12 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $12.96 | $25.93 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $15.42 | $30.85 |
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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