How far is Saint George, UT from River Heights, UT?

The driving distance from Saint George, UT to River Heights, UT is about 382.2 miles (615.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 332.6 miles (535.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
382.21 mi
06h 33m
Flight
332.6 mi
535.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
332.6 mi
Kilometers
535.27 km
Flight Time
00h 40m

Driving Distance

Road route
382.21 mi
Kilometers
615.1 km
Drive Time
06h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in River Heights
Sat, May 30, 6:30 PM MDT
Return by in Saint George
Sun, May 31, 1:03 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint George
2026-05-30T11:56
Arrive River Heights
Sat, May 30, 6:30 PM MDT
Route Timing
06h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:34 PM to 2:04 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:52 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint George
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Scipio
UT

Town in Millard County, Utah, United States

From Saint George
191.2 mi
03h 16m
To River Heights
191 mi
03h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph W
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint George and River Heights.

  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

    315.2 mi · 5 hr 12 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 91

    899 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    1502 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto 1100 South

    4.5 mi · 6 min · 1100 South

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    20.9 mi · 26 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 700 South

    1747 ft · 1 min · 700 South

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Summerwild Avenue

    1332 ft · 48 sec · Summerwild Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on 600 South

    1223 ft · 42 sec · 600 South

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 600 South

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
353 mi · 92%
1100 South
25.4 mi · 7%
Saint George Boulevard
1.44 mi
US 91
0.45 mi
Main Street
0.35 mi
I 15 North
0.34 mi
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

315 mi · 05h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 33m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.6 mi
332.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Scipio
03h 16m from Saint George
Leave By
10:52 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saint George and Showers And Thunderstorms near River Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint George to River Heights?

The road trip is about 382.2 miles (615.1 km) and usually takes 06h 33m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Scipio is a useful midpoint, sitting about 191.2 miles from Saint George and 191 miles from River Heights.

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

The direct path is about 332.6 miles (535.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.6 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.52 one way or $105.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 119.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint George and Showers And Thunderstorms near River Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Scipio

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

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

RAIL

Provo

115 mi away
300 West 600 South
RAIL

Helper

118 mi away
1 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint George and River Heights. Straight-line distance: 332.6 mi (535.27 km).

Saint George

#1 Saint George

The most populous city in Washington County, Utah.

Population92,378
Coordinates37.1041500, -113.5841200
Altitude823
CountryUnited States
River Heights

#2 River Heights

City in Cache County, Utah

Population2,141
Coordinates41.7216000, -111.8213300
Altitude1396
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint George (-113.58412, 37.10415)
End: River Heights (-111.82133, 41.7216)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 615 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.49 gal
51.05 L · about $52.52
Round trip
$105.03
26.98 gal · 102.1 L
Estimated CO2
119.9 kg one way
Round trip: 239.8 kg / 529 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $52.52 $105.03
Mid-grade $4.23 $57.08 $114.15
Premium $4.55 $61.37 $122.73
Diesel $5.41 $73.01 $146.02

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint George and River Heights. The current time is 11:56:18.

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.