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

The driving distance from Vernal, UT to Saint George, UT is about 399.7 miles (643.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 318.3 miles (512.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 37m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
399.74 mi
06h 48m
Flight
318.25 mi
512.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
318.25 mi
Kilometers
512.17 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
399.74 mi
Kilometers
643.32 km
Drive Time
06h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint George
Thu, Apr 23, 11:48 AM MDT
Return by in Vernal
Thu, Apr 23, 6:37 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vernal
2026-04-23T05:00
Arrive Saint George
Thu, Apr 23, 11:48 AM MDT
Route Timing
06h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:49 PM to 2:19 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:22 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vernal
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Levan
UT

Town in Juab County, Utah, United States

From Vernal
201.2 mi
03h 24m
To Saint George
198.5 mi
03h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph WSW
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Vernal Avenue

    22 m · 9 sec · South Vernal Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    17.3 mi · 20 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on 200 North

    11.7 mi · 14 min · 200 North

  5. 5

    Continue on North 200 East

    972 ft · 15 sec · North 200 East

  6. 6

    Continue on South Main Street

    1993 ft · 28 sec · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    27.3 mi · 31 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on East Main Street

    1913 ft · 32 sec · East Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South 100 West Street

    2032 ft · 38 sec · South 100 West Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    35.5 mi · 48 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Emma Park Road

    5.8 mi · 10 min · Emma Park Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Kyune Pass Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Kyune Pass Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    10 mi · 12 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on State Street

    1.1 km · 58 sec · State Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    33.2 mi · 40 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on East US-6

    3.6 mi · 5 min · East US-6

  17. 17

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    248.3 mi · 4 hr 1 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 34: Saint George Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto University Avenue

    2490 ft · 1 min · University Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Trailblazer Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Trailblazer Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 100 West

    70 m · 12 sec · 100 West

  23. 23

    Turn right

    156 m · 37 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
248 mi · 62%
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
124 mi · 31%
200 North
11.7 mi · 3%
Emma Park Road
5.79 mi · 1%
East US-6
3.58 mi · 1%
Kyune Pass Road
3.57 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 48m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+81.4 mi
318.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Levan
03h 24m from Vernal
Leave By
10:22 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Vernal and Sunny near Saint George.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 399.7 miles (643.3 km) and usually takes 06h 48m 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 Vernal and 198.5 miles from Saint George.

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 81.4 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 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 $54.93 one way or $109.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 125.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Levan

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Levan, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Levan.

RAIL

Provo

76 mi away
300 West 600 South
RAIL

Helper

88 mi away
1 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vernal and Saint George. Straight-line distance: 318.25 mi (512.17 km).

Vernal

#1 Vernal

City in and county seat fo Uintah County, Utah, United States

Population10,468
Coordinates40.4555200, -109.5287500
Altitude1624
CountryUnited States
Saint George

#2 Saint George

The most populous city in Washington County, Utah.

Population92,378
Coordinates37.1041500, -113.5841200
Altitude823
CountryUnited States
Start: South Vernal Avenue (-109.528533, 40.455522)
End: (-113.584121, 37.104063)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 643 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.11 gal
53.4 L · about $54.93
Round trip
$109.86
28.22 gal · 106.8 L
Estimated CO2
125.4 kg one way
Round trip: 250.8 kg / 553 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $54.93 $109.86
Mid-grade $4.23 $59.70 $119.40
Premium $4.55 $64.19 $128.37
Diesel $5.41 $76.36 $152.73

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Vernal and Saint George. The current time is 05:00:11.

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.