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

The driving distance from Saint George, UT to Washington, UT is about 5.4 miles (8.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.5 miles (7.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
5.39 mi
00h 12m
Flight
4.56 mi
7.34 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.56 mi
Kilometers
7.34 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.39 mi
Kilometers
8.68 km
Drive Time
00h 12m

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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 00h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Washington
Sat, May 30, 6:49 AM MDT
Return by in Saint George
Sat, May 30, 7:01 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint George
2026-05-30T06:37
Arrive Washington
Sat, May 30, 6:49 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:12 AM to 7:12 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:06 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Saint George
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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
Santa Clara
UT

City in Washingon County, Utah, United States

From Saint George
2.7 mi
00h 06m
To Washington
2.7 mi
00h 06m

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
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 212: Green Springs Drive

    1729 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    94 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto South Green Spring Drive

    118 m · 17 sec · South Green Spring Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Telegraph Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Telegraph Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North 100 East

    41 m · 11 sec · North 100 East

  15. 15

    Turn left

    15 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    6 m · 2 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
314.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
1.57 mi · 29%
Saint George Boulevard
1.44 mi · 27%
West Telegraph Street
0.91 mi · 17%
SR 212
0.39 mi · 7%
Main Street
0.35 mi · 7%
I 15 North
0.34 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

1.57 mi · 00h 02m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 12m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.9 mi
4.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Santa Clara
00h 06m from Saint George
Leave By
8:06 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saint George and Sunny near Washington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 5.4 miles (8.7 km) and usually takes 00h 12m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Santa Clara is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.7 miles from Saint George and 2.7 miles from Washington.

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

The direct path is about 4.5 miles (7.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.74 one way or $1.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Santa Clara

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Santa Clara and the surrounding midpoint area.
Canyon View Park
Scenic stop 5.1 mi away

Canyon View Park

Santa Clara , UT
1400 N Canyon View Dr, Santa Clara, UT 84765
Rating 4.4/5 161 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 0.7 mi away

St George Suntran

Santa Clara
St. George, UT 84770
Rating 3.4/5 15 reviews City government office,Transportation service
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 1.6 mi away

St. George Police Department

Santa Clara
265 N 200 E, St. George, UT 84770
Rating 2.9/5 42 reviews City government office,Police department
Washington County Public Works
Nearby stop 1.7 mi away

Washington County Public Works

Santa Clara
197 E Tabernacle St, St. George, UT 84770
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Public works department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Santa Clara.

BUS

St. George, Utah

8 mi away
1235 South Bluff St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint George and Washington. Straight-line distance: 4.56 mi (7.34 km).

Saint George

#1 Saint George

The most populous city in Washington County, Utah.

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

#2 Washington

City in Washington County, Kansas

Population31,939
Coordinates37.1305400, -113.5082900
Altitude851
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint George (-113.58412, 37.10415)
End: Washington (-113.50829, 37.13054)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 9 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.19 gal
0.72 L · about $0.74
Round trip
$1.48
0.38 gal · 1.44 L
Estimated CO2
1.7 kg one way
Round trip: 3.4 kg / 7 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $0.74 $1.48
Mid-grade $4.23 $0.80 $1.61
Premium $4.55 $0.86 $1.73
Diesel $5.41 $1.03 $2.06

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 Washington. The current time is 06:37:20.

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.