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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Iron County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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 · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Center Street
34 m · 7 sec · West Center Street
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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?
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Stop Ideas Near Paragonah
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 Paragonah.
St. George, Utah
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wheatgrass and Parowan. Straight-line distance: 9.16 mi (14.74 km).
#1 Wheatgrass
Wheatgrass is a place in Utah, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.9719200, -112.7935600 |
| Altitude | 1746 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Parowan
City in and county seat of Iron County, Utah, United States
| Population | 3,223 |
| Coordinates | 37.8422000, -112.8280000 |
| Altitude | 1834 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Center Street (-112.828, 37.842196)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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