Amarillo to Moab: Road Trip Guide & Distance

485 miles 780.6 km · straight line
582 miles estimated 936.7 km · driving distance
11h 43min estimated drive time
$56 - $69 estimated fuel cost
~1h 29min flight time
301° WNW bearing direction

How far is Amarillo from Moab?

The distance from Amarillo to Moab is 485 miles (780.6 km) as the crow flies. Moab is located WNW of Amarillo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 582 miles, taking about 11h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Amarillo in Texas 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 Amarillo 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 Amarillo to Moab

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 43min $56 - $69 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 4min $47–$87* Budget
Train ~11h 8min $70–$204* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Amarillo & Moab

Quick Facts

Amarillo
35.22°N, 101.83°W
America/Chicago
1118m 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 162 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 51.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients