How far is Saint George, UT from Mount Olympus, UT?
The driving distance from Saint George, UT to Mount Olympus, UT is about 301.7 miles (485.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 265.6 miles (427.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 10m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 05m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Millard County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint George and Mount Olympus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint George and Mount Olympus.
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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
286.4 mi · 4 hr 42 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 48, I 215: 7200 South, Belt Route
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 215
1440 ft · 25 sec
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Continue on I 215
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 215 East
2697 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Belt Route
7.9 mi · 8 min · Belt Route
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Take the exit slight right toward 3900 South, 3300 South
1675 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right onto Apollo Drive
1429 ft · 1 min · Apollo Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Jupiter Drive
132 m · 14 sec · Jupiter Drive
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Turn right onto Lois Lane
104 m · 21 sec · Lois Lane
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Turn left onto Hale Drive
67 m · 12 sec · Hale Drive
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Turn right onto Lois Lane
690 ft · 30 sec · Lois Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lois Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint George and Mount Olympus.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
286 mi · 04h 42m
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 Rain Showers Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Olympus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint George to Mount Olympus?
The road trip is about 301.7 miles (485.5 km) and usually takes 05h 05m 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 150.9 miles from Saint George and 150.8 miles from Mount Olympus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 265.6 miles (427.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.1 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 6:50 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.46 one way or $82.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint George and Rain Showers Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Olympus.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint George and Mount Olympus. Straight-line distance: 265.6 mi (427.44 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 Mount Olympus
Neighborhood in Millcreek, Utah, United States, that was fomerly a census-designated place
| Population | 6,748 |
| Coordinates | 40.6855000, -111.7885400 |
| Altitude | 1560 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Olympus (-111.78854, 40.6855)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 486 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 45m |
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 | $41.46 | $82.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $45.06 | $90.12 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $48.45 | $96.89 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $57.64 | $115.28 |
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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