How far is Saint George, UT from North Salt Lake, UT?

The driving distance from Saint George, UT to North Salt Lake, UT is about 308 miles (495.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 274 miles (440.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
308.03 mi
05h 10m
Flight
273.94 mi
440.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
273.94 mi
Kilometers
440.86 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
308.03 mi
Kilometers
495.73 km
Drive Time
05h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Salt Lake
Sun, Apr 19, 2:59 AM MDT
Return by in Saint George
Sun, Apr 19, 8:09 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint George
2026-04-18T21:48
Arrive North Salt Lake
Sun, Apr 19, 2:59 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:11 AM to 1:11 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
6:38 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
154.1 mi
02h 35m
To North Salt Lake
153.9 mi
02h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 mph ENE
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Saint George and North Salt Lake.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint George and North Salt Lake.

  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

    303.3 mi · 5 hr · Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 89 North

    1694 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Highway 89

    2 mi · 3 min · Highway 89

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 350 North

    12 m · 1 sec · 350 North

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 350 North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint George and North Salt Lake.

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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
303 mi · 98%
Highway 89
1.99 mi · 1%
Saint George Boulevard
1.44 mi
Main Street
0.35 mi
I 15 North
0.34 mi
US 89 North
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

303 mi · 05h 00m

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 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34 mi
274 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Meadow
02h 35m from Saint George
Leave By
6:38 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saint George and Sunny near North Salt Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint George to North Salt Lake?

The road trip is about 308 miles (495.7 km) and usually takes 05h 10m 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 154.1 miles from Saint George and 153.9 miles from North Salt Lake.

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

The direct path is about 274 miles (440.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 34 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 6:38 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.32 one way or $84.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint George and Sunny near North Salt Lake.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint George and North Salt Lake. Straight-line distance: 273.94 mi (440.86 km).

Saint George

#1 Saint George

The most populous city in Washington County, Utah.

Population92,378
Coordinates37.1041500, -113.5841200
Altitude823
CountryUnited States
North Salt Lake

#2 North Salt Lake

City in Davis County, Utah, United States

Population21,204
Coordinates40.8485600, -111.9068800
Altitude1322
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint George (-113.58412, 37.10415)
End: North Salt Lake (-111.90688, 40.84856)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 496 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.87 gal
41.15 L · about $42.32
Round trip
$84.63
21.74 gal · 82.3 L
Estimated CO2
96.6 kg one way
Round trip: 193.2 kg / 426 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $42.32 $84.63
Mid-grade $4.23 $45.99 $91.98
Premium $4.55 $49.45 $98.90
Diesel $5.41 $58.83 $117.66

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint George and North Salt Lake. The current time is 21:48:37.

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.