Abilene to Moab: Road Trip Guide & Distance

694.9 miles 1118.4 km · straight line
833.9 miles estimated 1342.1 km · driving distance
16h 47min estimated drive time
$80 - $99 estimated fuel cost
~1h 54min flight time
310° NW bearing direction

How far is Abilene from Moab?

The distance from Abilene to Moab is 694.9 miles (1118.4 km) as the crow flies. Moab is located NW of Abilene. By car, the driving distance is approximately 833.9 miles, taking about 16h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 54min. Both are located in United States — Abilene in Texas and Moab in Utah.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Abilene and Moab. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Abilene to Moab

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 47min $80 - $99 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 8min $67–$125* Budget
Train ~21h 49min $100–$292* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Abilene & Moab

Quick Facts

Abilene
32.45°N, 99.73°W
America/Chicago
524m elevation
Moab
38.57°N, 109.55°W
America/Denver
1227m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 232 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 58 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients