How far is Saint George, UT from Vernal, UT?
The driving distance from Saint George, UT to Vernal, UT is about 402.4 miles (647.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 318.3 miles (512.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 36m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 18m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Town in Juab County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint George and Vernal.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint George and Vernal.
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Start on the route
156 m · 39 sec
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Turn right onto 100 West
118 m · 19 sec · 100 West
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Turn right onto 200 South
610 ft · 32 sec · 200 South
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Turn left onto Main Street
1211 ft · 36 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
25 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
569 ft · 16 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Saint George Boulevard
1.4 mi · 4 min · Saint George Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
1795 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
248.2 mi · 4 hr 1 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 156, US 6 East: Spanish Fork, Main Street, Price
1146 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 6 East: Price
4.4 mi · 7 min
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
33.2 mi · 40 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Continue on State Street
1.1 km · 58 sec · State Street
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
10 mi · 12 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Turn left onto Kyune Pass Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Kyune Pass Road
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Continue on Emma Park Road
5.8 mi · 10 min · Emma Park Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
35.5 mi · 48 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Continue on South 100 West Street
2032 ft · 42 sec · South 100 West Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1913 ft · 27 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
27.3 mi · 31 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
1993 ft · 30 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on North 200 East
972 ft · 17 sec · North 200 East
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Turn right onto East 200 North
11.7 mi · 13 min · East 200 North
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
17.3 mi · 20 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Continue on West Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Vernal Avenue
22 m · 2 sec · South Vernal Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Vernal Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint George and Vernal.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
248 mi · 04h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Saint George and Mostly Sunny near Vernal.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint George to Vernal?
The road trip is about 402.4 miles (647.6 km) and usually takes 07h 18m 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?
Levan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 201.2 miles from Saint George and 201.2 miles from Vernal.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 318.3 miles (512.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 84.1 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 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 $55.28 one way or $110.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 126.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint George and Mostly Sunny near Vernal.
Stop Ideas Near Levan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Levan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint George and Vernal. Straight-line distance: 318.25 mi (512.17 km).
#1 Saint George
The most populous city in Washington County, Utah.
| Population | 92,378 |
| Coordinates | 37.1041500, -113.5841200 |
| Altitude | 823 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Vernal
City in and county seat fo Uintah County, Utah, United States
| Population | 10,468 |
| Coordinates | 40.4555200, -109.5287500 |
| Altitude | 1624 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vernal (-109.52875, 40.45552)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 648 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $55.28 | $110.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $60.08 | $120.16 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $64.60 | $129.19 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $76.85 | $153.70 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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