How far is Wheatgrass, UT from Brian Head, UT?
The driving distance from Wheatgrass, UT to Brian Head, UT is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in and county seat of Iron County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wheatgrass and Brian Head.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheatgrass and Brian Head.
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Start on the route
145 m · 35 sec
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Turn right
2.5 mi · 16 min
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Turn right onto Frontage Road
4.2 mi · 16 min · Frontage Road
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Turn left
638 ft · 28 sec
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Take the ramp right toward I 15 South
2053 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
3.8 mi · 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 274: Parowan
1521 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Center Street
1755 ft · 50 sec · East Center Street
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Continue on South Canyon Road
12.3 mi · 25 min · South Canyon Road
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Turn right
49 m · 12 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 Wheatgrass and Brian Head.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
South Canyon Road
Continue on South Canyon Road
12.3 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wheatgrass and Chance Snow Showers near Brian Head.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wheatgrass to Brian Head?
The road trip is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km) and usually takes 02h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Parowan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from Wheatgrass and 15 miles from Brian Head.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:16 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.82 one way or $7.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wheatgrass and Chance Snow Showers near Brian Head.
Stop Ideas Near Parowan
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 Parowan.
St. George, Utah
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wheatgrass and Brian Head. Straight-line distance: 19.54 mi (31.45 km).
#1 Wheatgrass
Wheatgrass is a place in Utah, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.9719200, -112.7935600 |
| Altitude | 1746 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brian Head
Town in Iron County, Utah, United States
| Population | 95 |
| Coordinates | 37.6927600, -112.8507800 |
| Altitude | 2987 |
| Country | United States |
End: UT 143 (-112.850309, 37.692379)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.82 | $7.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $4.15 | $8.29 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $4.46 | $8.92 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $5.30 | $10.61 |
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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