How far is Wellington, UT from Saint George, UT?
The driving distance from Wellington, UT to Saint George, UT is about 289.1 miles (465.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 228.5 miles (367.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 03m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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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
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wellington and Saint George.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wellington and Saint George.
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Start on East Main Street
117 m · 14 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto South 100 East
1.2 km · 2 min · South 100 East
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Continue on South Lower Miller Creek Road
2478 ft · 1 min · South Lower Miller Creek Road
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Turn right onto Ridge Road
4.5 mi · 8 min · Ridge Road
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Turn left
64.1 mi · 1 hr 33 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 West: Salina
2505 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
90.4 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 15 South: Las Vegas
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
122.6 mi · 1 hr 57 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 Wellington and Saint George.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wellington 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 Wellington to Saint George?
The road trip is about 289.1 miles (465.2 km) and usually takes 04h 31m 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 Wellington and 145.6 miles from Saint George.
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 60.6 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 7:56 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.71 one way or $79.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wellington and Sunny near Saint George.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wellington and Saint George. Straight-line distance: 228.5 mi (367.74 km).
#1 Wellington
City in Carbon County, Utah, United States
| Population | 1,646 |
| Coordinates | 39.5424700, -110.7354300 |
| Altitude | 1650 |
| 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: 465 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 36m |
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 | $39.71 | $79.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $43.16 | $86.31 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $46.40 | $92.80 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $55.20 | $110.40 |
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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