Albuquerque to Moab: Road Trip Guide & Distance

289.5 miles 465.9 km · straight line
366.5 miles actual route 589.8 km · driving distance
7h 21min estimated drive time
$35 - $43 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
327° NNW bearing direction

How far is Albuquerque from Moab?

The distance from Albuquerque to Moab is 289.5 miles (465.9 km) as the crow flies. Moab is located NNW of Albuquerque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 366.5 miles, taking about 7h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Albuquerque in New Mexico and Moab in Utah.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Albuquerque and Moab. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Albuquerque to Moab

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 21min $35 - $43 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 49min $29–$55* Budget
Train ~6h 59min $44–$128* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albuquerque & Moab

Quick Facts

Albuquerque
35.08°N, 106.65°W
America/Denver
1520m 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 97 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 86 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM