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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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 06h 48m.
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 Vernal and Saint George.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vernal and Saint George.
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Start on South Vernal Avenue
22 m · 9 sec · South Vernal Avenue
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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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 200 North
11.7 mi · 14 min · 200 North
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Continue on North 200 East
972 ft · 15 sec · North 200 East
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Continue on South Main Street
1993 ft · 28 sec · South 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 East Main Street
1913 ft · 32 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South 100 West Street
2032 ft · 38 sec · South 100 West Street
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
35.5 mi · 48 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Turn right onto Emma Park Road
5.8 mi · 10 min · Emma Park Road
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Continue on Kyune Pass Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Kyune Pass Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
10 mi · 12 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
33.2 mi · 40 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Continue on East US-6
3.6 mi · 5 min · East US-6
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
248.3 mi · 4 hr 1 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 34: Saint George Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto University Avenue
2490 ft · 1 min · University Avenue
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Turn right onto Trailblazer Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Trailblazer Boulevard
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Turn right onto 100 West
70 m · 12 sec · 100 West
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Turn right
156 m · 37 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Vernal and Saint George.
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.
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.
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 Vernal and Saint George. Straight-line distance: 318.25 mi (512.17 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Saint George
The most populous city in Washington County, Utah.
| Population | 92,378 |
| Coordinates | 37.1041500, -113.5841200 |
| Altitude | 823 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-113.584121, 37.104063)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 643 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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