Austin, Texas to Moab: Road Trip Guide & Distance

883 miles 1421.1 km · straight line
1053.8 miles actual route 1696 km · driving distance
19h 51min estimated drive time
$101 - $125 estimated fuel cost
~2h 17min flight time
314° NW bearing direction

How far is Austin, Texas from Moab?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Moab is 883 miles (1421.1 km) as the crow flies. Moab is located NW of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1053.8 miles, taking about 19h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 17min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Texas 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 Austin, Texas 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 Austin, Texas to Moab

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 51min $101 - $125 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 49min $84–$158* Budget
Train ~25h 48min $126–$369* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Texas & Moab

Quick Facts

Austin, Texas
30.27°N, 97.74°W
America/Chicago
149m 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 294 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 74 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM