How far is Wheatgrass, UT from Parowan, UT?

The driving distance from Wheatgrass, UT to Parowan, UT is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.56 mi
00h 28m
Flight
9.16 mi
14.74 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.16 mi
Kilometers
14.74 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
9.56 mi
Kilometers
15.38 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parowan
Thu, Apr 23, 12:13 AM MDT
Return by in Wheatgrass
Thu, Apr 23, 12:41 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wheatgrass
2026-04-22T23:45
Arrive Parowan
Thu, Apr 23, 12:13 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Wheatgrass
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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
Paragonah
UT

Town in Iron County, Utah, United States

From Wheatgrass
6.3 mi
00h 14m
To Parowan
3.2 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 20 mph SSW
Destination
57°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wheatgrass and Parowan.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wheatgrass and Parowan.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    145 m · 35 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    2.5 mi · 16 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Frontage Road

    4.2 mi · 16 min · Frontage Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    638 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 15 South

    2053 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 274: Parowan

    1521 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Center Street

    34 m · 7 sec · West Center Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Center Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheatgrass and Parowan.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
104.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Frontage Road
4.25 mi · 44%
Veterans Memorial Highway
3.83 mi · 40%
North Main Street
1.25 mi · 13%
I 15 South
0.39 mi · 4%
SR 274
0.29 mi · 3%
West Center Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Frontage Road

Turn right onto Frontage Road

4.25 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.5 mi
9.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paragonah
00h 14m from Wheatgrass
Leave By
7:34 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wheatgrass and Chance Rain Showers near Parowan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wheatgrass to Parowan?

The road trip is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Paragonah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Wheatgrass and 3.2 miles from Parowan.

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

The direct path is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.32 one way or $2.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wheatgrass and Chance Rain Showers near Parowan.

Stop Ideas Near Paragonah

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Paragonah, 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 Paragonah.

BUS

St. George, Utah

114 mi away
1235 South Bluff St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wheatgrass and Parowan. Straight-line distance: 9.16 mi (14.74 km).

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#1 Wheatgrass

Wheatgrass is a place in Utah, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.9719200, -112.7935600
Altitude1746
CountryUnited States
Parowan

#2 Parowan

City in and county seat of Iron County, Utah, United States

Population3,223
Coordinates37.8422000, -112.8280000
Altitude1834
CountryUnited States
Start: Kane Springs Road (-112.820525, 37.972369)
End: West Center Street (-112.828, 37.842196)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.34 gal
1.28 L · about $1.32
Round trip
$2.65
0.68 gal · 2.56 L
Estimated CO2
3 kg one way
Round trip: 6 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $1.32 $2.65
Mid-grade $4.23 $1.44 $2.88
Premium $4.55 $1.55 $3.09
Diesel $5.41 $1.84 $3.68

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 Wheatgrass and Parowan. The current time is 23:45:03.

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.