How far is Saint George, UT from West Valley City, UT?

The driving distance from Saint George, UT to West Valley City, UT is about 302.6 miles (487 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 262.1 miles (421.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
302.6 mi
04h 17m
Flight
262.06 mi
421.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
262.06 mi
Kilometers
421.75 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
302.6 mi
Kilometers
486.99 km
Drive Time
04h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Valley City
Sat, May 30, 9:52 AM MDT
Return by in Saint George
Sat, May 30, 2:09 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint George
2026-05-30T05:34
Arrive West Valley City
Sat, May 30, 9:52 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 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
8:24 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
Meadow
UT

Town in Millard County, Utah, United States

From Saint George
151.1 mi
02h 08m
To West Valley City
151.5 mi
02h 08m

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
69°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Saint George and West Valley City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint George and West Valley City.

  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

    286.4 mi · 4 hr 42 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 48, I 215: 7200 South, Belt Route

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 215

    1440 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on I 215

    1.1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 215 West

    1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Belt Route

    5.8 mi · 6 min · Belt Route

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 171 West: 3500 South

    1873 ft · 46 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto 3500 South

    2.4 mi · 5 min · 3500 South

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 4400 West

    1263 ft · 33 sec · 4400 West

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 3650 South

    1403 ft · 55 sec · 3650 South

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Atlas Way

    142 m · 16 sec · Atlas Way

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Atlas Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint George and West Valley City.

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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
286 mi · 95%
Belt Route
5.81 mi · 2%
SR 48
2.59 mi · 1%
3500 South
2.35 mi · 1%
Saint George Boulevard
1.44 mi
I 215
0.98 mi
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

286 mi · 04h 42m

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 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.5 mi
262.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Meadow
02h 08m from Saint George
Leave By
8:24 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saint George and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Valley City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint George to West Valley City?

The road trip is about 302.6 miles (487 km) and usually takes 04h 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?

Meadow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.1 miles from Saint George and 151.5 miles from West Valley City.

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

The direct path is about 262.1 miles (421.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.5 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 8:24 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.58 one way or $83.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint George and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Valley City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint George and West Valley City. Straight-line distance: 262.06 mi (421.75 km).

Saint George

#1 Saint George

The most populous city in Washington County, Utah.

Population92,378
Coordinates37.1041500, -113.5841200
Altitude823
CountryUnited States
West Valley City

#2 West Valley City

The second most populous city in Utah.

Population135,248
Coordinates40.6916100, -112.0010500
Altitude1312
CountryUnited States
Start: (-113.584121, 37.104063)
End: Atlas Way (-112.001182, 40.69161)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 487 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.68 gal
40.42 L · about $41.58
Round trip
$83.15
21.36 gal · 80.84 L
Estimated CO2
94.9 kg one way
Round trip: 189.8 kg / 418 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $41.58 $83.15
Mid-grade $4.23 $45.19 $90.37
Premium $4.55 $48.58 $97.17
Diesel $5.41 $57.80 $115.60

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 West Valley City. The current time is 05:34:27.

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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.