Colorado Springs to Moab: Road Trip Guide & Distance

255.6 miles 411.3 km · straight line
419.9 miles actual route 675.8 km · driving distance
7h 43min estimated drive time
$40 - $50 estimated fuel cost
~1h 1min flight time
267° W bearing direction

How far is Colorado Springs from Moab?

The distance from Colorado Springs to Moab is 255.6 miles (411.3 km) as the crow flies. Moab is located W of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 419.9 miles, taking about 7h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 1min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs in Colorado 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 Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs to Moab

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 43min $40 - $50 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 1min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 16min $34–$63* Budget
Train ~7h 20min $50–$147* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Colorado Springs & Moab

Quick Facts

Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m 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 85 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 21 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 97.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM