How far is Saint George, UT from Nibley, UT?

The driving distance from Saint George, UT to Nibley, UT is about 159.3 miles (256.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.3 miles (217.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m 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
159.32 mi
02h 39m
Flight
135.33 mi
217.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.33 mi
Kilometers
217.79 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.32 mi
Kilometers
256.4 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nibley
Tue, May 12, 9:33 PM MDT
Return by in Saint George
Wed, May 13, 12:12 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint George
2026-05-12T18:54
Arrive Nibley
Tue, May 12, 9:33 PM MDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM MDT

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

Leave by
1:12 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
Paragonah
UT

Town in Iron County, Utah, United States

From Saint George
79.7 mi
01h 19m
To Nibley
79.7 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
103°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph E
Destination
93°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Saint George and Nibley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint George and Nibley.

  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

    123.2 mi · 1 hr 57 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Richfield, Denver

    2705 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    30.9 mi · 30 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Elsinore

    2194 ft · 56 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    58 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint George and Nibley.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
123 mi · 77%
I 70 East
31.4 mi · 20%
West Main Street
1.82 mi · 1%
Saint George Boulevard
1.44 mi · 1%
Elsinore
0.42 mi
Main Street
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24 mi
135.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paragonah
01h 19m from Saint George
Leave By
1:12 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saint George and Sunny near Nibley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint George to Nibley?

The road trip is about 159.3 miles (256.4 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?

Paragonah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.7 miles from Saint George and 79.7 miles from Nibley.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 135.3 miles (217.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 1:12 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.88 one way or $43.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint George and Sunny near Nibley.

Stop Ideas Near Paragonah

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Paragonah, 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 Paragonah.

BUS

St. George, Utah

114 mi away
1235 South Bluff St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint George and Nibley. Straight-line distance: 135.33 mi (217.79 km).

Saint George

#1 Saint George

The most populous city in Washington County, Utah.

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

#2 Nibley

City in Cache County, Utah

Population7,168
Coordinates38.6871900, -112.1224300
Altitude1629
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint George (-113.58412, 37.10415)
End: Nibley (-112.12243, 38.68719)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 256 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.62 gal
21.28 L · about $21.88
Round trip
$43.76
11.24 gal · 42.56 L
Estimated CO2
49.9 kg one way
Round trip: 99.9 kg / 220 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $21.88 $43.76
Mid-grade $4.23 $23.78 $47.56
Premium $4.55 $25.57 $51.13
Diesel $5.41 $30.42 $60.83

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint George and Nibley. The current time is 18:54:01.

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.