How far is Saint George, UT from Wellington, UT?
The driving distance from Saint George, UT to Wellington, UT is about 286.9 miles (461.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 228.5 miles (367.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 35m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 17m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Sevier County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint George and Wellington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint George and Wellington.
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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
123.2 mi · 1 hr 57 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Richfield, Denver
2705 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
90.3 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 10 North, SR 72 South: Price, Loa
2064 ft · 56 sec
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Turn left
64.3 mi · 1 hr 33 min
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Turn right onto Ridge Road
4.5 mi · 8 min · Ridge Road
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Turn left onto South Lower Miller Creek Road
2478 ft · 1 min · South Lower Miller Creek Road
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Continue on South 100 East
1.2 km · 2 min · South 100 East
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Turn left onto East Main Street
117 m · 9 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint George and Wellington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
123 mi · 01h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Saint George and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wellington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint George to Wellington?
The road trip is about 286.9 miles (461.8 km) and usually takes 05h 17m 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?
Joseph is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.5 miles from Saint George and 143.5 miles from Wellington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 228.5 miles (367.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.4 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 6:24 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.44 one way or $78.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint George and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wellington.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint George and Wellington. Straight-line distance: 228.5 mi (367.74 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 Wellington
City in Carbon County, Utah, United States
| Population | 1,646 |
| Coordinates | 39.5424700, -110.7354300 |
| Altitude | 1650 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wellington (-110.73543, 39.54247)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 462 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 34m |
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 | $39.44 | $78.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $42.86 | $85.72 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $46.08 | $92.16 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $54.82 | $109.65 |
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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