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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
80.88 mi
01h 48m
Flight
58.44 mi
94.05 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.44 mi
Kilometers
94.05 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.88 mi
Kilometers
130.16 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kanab
Wed, Apr 22, 10:30 PM MDT
Return by in Saint George
Thu, Apr 23, 12:19 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint George
2026-04-22T20:41
Arrive Kanab
Wed, Apr 22, 10:30 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:52 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint George
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Hildale
UT

City in Washington County, Utah, United States

From Saint George
40.4 mi
00h 54m
To Kanab
40.5 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph WSW
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph WSW

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.

  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

    6.5 mi · 7 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 9: Hurricane

    3137 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto West State Street

    9.1 mi · 14 min · West State Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South 300 West

    156 m · 21 sec · South 300 West

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West 100 South

    9.3 mi · 13 min · West 100 South

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    13.1 mi · 16 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Short Creek–Fredonia Highway

    32 mi · 38 min · Short Creek–Fredonia Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on West Pratt Street

    2962 ft · 1 min · West Pratt Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on 100 East

    3.3 mi · 5 min · 100 East

  19. 19

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Short Creek–Fredonia Highway
32 mi · 40%
West 100 South
22.5 mi · 28%
West State Street
9.1 mi · 11%
Veterans Memorial Highway
6.52 mi · 8%
South Main Street
3.82 mi · 5%
100 East
3.28 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.4 mi
58.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hildale
00h 54m from Saint George
Leave By
2:52 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hildale, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hildale.

BUS

St. George, Utah

56 mi away
1235 South Bluff St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint George and Kanab. Straight-line distance: 58.44 mi (94.05 km).

Saint George

#1 Saint George

The most populous city in Washington County, Utah.

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

#2 Kanab

City in and county seat of Kane County, Utah, United States

Population4,983
Coordinates37.0474900, -112.5263100
Altitude1515
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint George (-113.58412, 37.10415)
End: Kanab (-112.52631, 37.04749)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.85 gal
10.8 L · about $11.10
Round trip
$22.19
5.7 gal · 21.6 L
Estimated CO2
25.3 kg one way
Round trip: 50.7 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Utah · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint George and Kanab. The current time is 20:41:20.

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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.