How far is Saint George, UT from Saratoga Springs, UT?

The driving distance from Saint George, UT to Saratoga Springs, UT is about 278.7 miles (448.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 241.8 miles (389.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 28m 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
278.67 mi
04h 44m
Flight
241.78 mi
389.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
241.78 mi
Kilometers
389.1 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
278.67 mi
Kilometers
448.47 km
Drive Time
04h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saratoga Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 9:49 PM MDT
Return by in Saint George
Sun, Apr 19, 2:34 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint George
2026-04-18T17:05
Arrive Saratoga Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 9:49 PM MDT
Route Timing
04h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 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
7:32 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
Kanosh
UT

Town in Millard County, Utah, United States

From Saint George
139.4 mi
02h 22m
To Saratoga Springs
139.2 mi
02h 22m

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
56°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint George and Saratoga Springs.

  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

    269.5 mi · 4 hr 23 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 145: American Fork, Main Street

    895 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Pioneer Crossing, Lehi, Saratoga Springs, Eagle Mountain

    872 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    804 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Pioneer Crossing

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Pioneer Crossing

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Saratoga Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Saratoga Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Pony Express Parkway

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Pony Express Parkway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Saratoga Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Saratoga Road

  17. 17

    Continue on South Saratoga Drive

    903 ft · 40 sec · South Saratoga Drive

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Bayside Drive

    669 ft · 36 sec · East Bayside Drive

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Bayside Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
270 mi · 97%
Pioneer Crossing
3.76 mi · 1%
Saint George Boulevard
1.44 mi · 1%
East Pony Express Parkway
0.89 mi
North Saratoga Road
0.77 mi
Saratoga Road
0.66 mi
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

270 mi · 04h 23m

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
04h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.9 mi
241.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kanosh
02h 22m from Saint George
Leave By
7:32 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saint George and Sunny near Saratoga Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint George to Saratoga Springs?

The road trip is about 278.7 miles (448.5 km) and usually takes 04h 44m 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?

Kanosh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.4 miles from Saint George and 139.2 miles from Saratoga Springs.

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

The direct path is about 241.8 miles (389.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.9 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 7:32 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.27 one way or $76.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint George and Saratoga Springs. Straight-line distance: 241.78 mi (389.1 km).

Saint George

#1 Saint George

The most populous city in Washington County, Utah.

Population92,378
Coordinates37.1041500, -113.5841200
Altitude823
CountryUnited States
Saratoga Springs

#2 Saratoga Springs

City in Utah County, Utah, United States

Population35,501
Coordinates40.3491200, -111.9046600
Altitude1373
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint George (-113.58412, 37.10415)
End: Saratoga Springs (-111.90466, 40.34912)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 448 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.83 gal
37.22 L · about $38.27
Round trip
$76.54
19.66 gal · 74.44 L
Estimated CO2
87.4 kg one way
Round trip: 174.7 kg / 385 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $38.27 $76.54
Mid-grade $4.23 $41.59 $83.18
Premium $4.55 $44.72 $89.43
Diesel $5.41 $53.20 $106.40

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint George and Saratoga Springs. The current time is 17:05:56.

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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.