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Kane County – Travel Distances

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There's something undeniably magical about a road trip-the sense of boundless freedom, the ever-changing scenery, and the thrill of the unknown. It's not just about reaching a destination; it's about the experiences along the way. The hum of the engine, the wind rushing through open windows, and the endless stretch of asphalt ahead create a rhythm that lulls you into a state of adventure.

The Beginning: Anticipation and Excitement

Every road trip starts with anticipation. The night before departure is filled with last-minute packing, checking maps (or GPS), and that giddy excitement that makes sleep elusive. The car is loaded with snacks, playlists, and a mix of essentials and just-in-case items. As the engine starts the next morning, the journey truly begins-windows down, music up, and the open road calling.

The first miles are electric. The cityscape fades into suburbs, then into open countryside. The world feels full of possibilities. Conversations flow easily-plans, memories, jokes, and comfortable silences. The road is a companion, always moving forward, urging you to see what's around the next bend.

The Middle: Unexpected Discoveries

A road trip is never just about the highway. It's the detours that make it unforgettable. A hand-painted sign for a roadside attraction, a local diner with the best pie you've ever tasted, or a scenic overlook that wasn't on the itinerary-these unplanned moments become the heart of the journey.

Small towns welcome you with their quirks-a vintage gas station, a Main Street frozen in time, or a friendly waitress who calls you "hon." The landscape shifts: rolling hills give way to deserts, forests morph into plains, and mountains rise in the distance. Each mile brings new textures, colors, and stories.

There are challenges, too-wrong turns, sudden rainstorms, or that one rest stop with questionable bathrooms. But even these become part of the lore, the tales you'll laugh about later. A flat tire in the middle of nowhere leads to an encounter with a kind stranger. A missed exit becomes a chance to explore a hidden gem.

The Rhythm of the Road

Hours blend together in the best way. The playlist shifts from upbeat anthems to mellow tunes as the sun dips low. Golden hour bathes everything in warmth, and the world feels slower, softer. Conversations deepen as the miles pass-dreams, fears, and the kind of talks that only happen when you're untethered from daily life.

Night driving has its own magic. The road is quieter, lit only by headlights and the occasional glow of a distant town. The stars seem brighter out here, away from city lights. A 24-hour truck stop becomes a beacon of coffee and greasy comfort food, the neon sign a welcome sight in the darkness.

The Destination-and the Journey Home

Eventually, the destination appears, whether it's a national park, a coastal town, or a loved one's doorstep. There's satisfaction in arriving, but also a quiet longing for the road itself. Because the truth is, the trip isn't just about where you're going-it's about who you become along the way.

And then, there's the return. The road back is different-familiar yet changed. You're wiser, wearier, but full of stories. The car smells like adventure: sunscreen, fast food wrappers, and the faint scent of pine from that hike days ago. Home feels both comforting and strange after so much movement.

Why We Keep Going Back

A road trip is more than travel; it's a reminder of life's spontaneity. It's about control and surrender-planning the route but embracing the detours. It's about connection-to the people beside you, the strangers you meet, and the land unfolding outside your window.

And when it's over, you'll find yourself dreaming of the next one-because the road never really leaves you. It whispers in the everyday, calling you back to where the horizon never ends, and the journey is everything.

In the report below, the county's county seat is used as a starting point for a county. From there, all county seats within 250 straight-line miles from that county seat orgination point are shown. In those instances where a county does not have a county seat, than the largest city within that county is used as a reference point. There are a few cases where a county has two county seats, in that case, one is arbitrarily selected.

 
Seattle (King County, WA)
Provo (Utah County, UT)  
Kanab (Kane County, UT)  
Dallas (Dallas County, TX)  
Manhattan (New York County, NY)  
Las Vegas (Clark County, NV)  
Chicago (Cook County, IL)  
Atlanta (Fulton County, GA)  
Los Angeles (Los Angeles County, CA)  
Phoenix (Maricopa County, AZ)  
Flagstaff (Coconino County, AZ)
Holbrook (Navajo County, AZ)
Kingman (Mohave County, AZ)
Parker (La Paz County, AZ)
Phoenix (Maricopa County, AZ)

Prescott (Yavapai County, AZ)
St. Johns (Apache County, AZ)
Cortez (Montezuma County, CO)
Dove Creek (Dolores County, CO)
Ely (White Pine County, NV)

Las Vegas (Clark County, NV)
Pioche (Lincoln County, NV)
Gallup (McKinley County, NM)
Beaver (Beaver County, UT)
Castle Dale (Emery County, UT)

Duchesne (Duchesne County, UT)
Fillmore (Millard County, UT)
Heber (Wasatch County, UT)
Junction (Piute County, UT)
Kanab (Kane County, UT)

Loa (Wayne County, UT)
Manti (Sanpete County, UT)
Moab (Grand County, UT)
Monticello (San Juan County, UT)
Nephi (Juab County, UT)

Panguitch (Garfield County, UT)
Parowan (Iron County, UT)
Price (Carbon County, UT)
Provo (Utah County, UT)
Richfield (Sevier County, UT)

St. George (Washington County, UT)
Tooele (Tooele County, UT)
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143
158
127
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73
168
327
340
423
 
257
330
233
326
395
 
466
373
481
322
241
 
335
394
373
335
424
 
294
297
423
462
359
 
256
482
394
473
264
239
364
 
343
517
598
591
412
 
235
351
558
436
545
 
613
480
591
452
391
 
484
522
585
573
535
 
425
408
571
569
480
 
345
561
1547
1467
1682
1703
1586
 
1598
1424
1376
1396
1724
 
1747
1698
1384
1601
1519
 
1494
1588
1550
1578
1593
 
1548
1552
1435
1420
1565
 
1589
1610
1510
1560
1573
 
1650
1598
1368
1304
1488
1536
1445
 
1428
1278
1151
1158
1432
 
1523
1438
1213
1337
1235
 
1186
1308
1233
1317
1361
 
1284
1266
1172
1177
1268
 
1337
1357
1217
1249
1299
 
1413
1279
217
301
99
163
257
 
195
353
378
366
211
 
0
127
368
202
310
 
379
247
362
217
161
 
249
288
353
346
304
 
191
174
337
340
246
 
111
338
2070
2001
2194
2238
2139
 
2129
1971
1859
1868
2147
 
2234
2152
1911
2051
1949
 
1901
2022
1947
2031
2072
 
1997
1980
1885
1888
1983
 
2050
2070
1931
1964
2013
 
2125
1993
866
782
1000
1009
887
 
909
734
738
765
1103
 
1078
1056
710
968
911
 
911
969
969
946
939
 
920
942
820
790
964
 
948
969
911
971
951
 
995
1012
137
198
150
228
241
 
169
249
219
205
200
 
161
123
236
86
172
 
246
134
248
85
0
 
106
162
194
184
188
 
55
58
201
227
122
 
57
242
350
378
371
452
462
 
393
416
259
226
184
 
340
218
363
146
78
 
66
96
22
142
227
 
127
68
161
206
39
 
173
178
63
0
105
 
242
40
1021
1080
958
1029
1108
 
1036
1127
995
962
688
 
866
778
1090
810
811
 
785
780
732
825
885
 
834
787
897
941
757
 
842
830
799
736
800
 
854
697


Sources: STI: PopStats and STI: Colossus