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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Quick Snapshot
Road
301.69 mi
05h 05m
Flight
265.6 mi
427.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
265.6 mi
Kilometers
427.44 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
301.69 mi
Kilometers
485.53 km
Drive Time
05h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Olympus
Thu, Apr 23, 9:30 AM MDT
Return by in Saint George
Thu, Apr 23, 2:35 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint George
2026-04-23T04:24
Arrive Mount Olympus
Thu, Apr 23, 9:30 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:05 AM to 1:05 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
6:50 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
150.9 mi
02h 32m
To Mount Olympus
150.8 mi
02h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 mph W

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.

  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

    286.4 mi · 4 hr 42 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 48, I 215: 7200 South, Belt Route

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 215

    1440 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on I 215

    1.1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 215 East

    2697 ft · 56 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Belt Route

    7.9 mi · 8 min · Belt Route

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward 3900 South, 3300 South

    1675 ft · 48 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Apollo Drive

    1429 ft · 1 min · Apollo Drive

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Jupiter Drive

    132 m · 14 sec · Jupiter Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Lois Lane

    104 m · 21 sec · Lois Lane

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Hale Drive

    67 m · 12 sec · Hale Drive

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Lois Lane

    690 ft · 30 sec · Lois Lane

  21. 21

    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.

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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
286 mi · 95%
Belt Route
7.91 mi · 3%
SR 48
2.59 mi · 1%
Saint George Boulevard
1.44 mi
I 215
0.98 mi
I 215 East
0.51 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.1 mi
265.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Meadow
02h 32m from Saint George
Leave By
6:50 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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).

Saint George

#1 Saint George

The most populous city in Washington County, Utah.

Population92,378
Coordinates37.1041500, -113.5841200
Altitude823
CountryUnited States
Mount Olympus

#2 Mount Olympus

Neighborhood in Millcreek, Utah, United States, that was fomerly a census-designated place

Population6,748
Coordinates40.6855000, -111.7885400
Altitude1560
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint George (-113.58412, 37.10415)
End: Mount Olympus (-111.78854, 40.6855)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 486 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
10.65 gal
40.3 L · about $41.46
Round trip
$82.92
21.3 gal · 80.6 L
Estimated CO2
94.6 kg one way
Round trip: 189.3 kg / 417 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Utah · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint George and Mount Olympus. The current time is 04:24:46.

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.