Death Valley to Moab: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Death Valley from Moab?

The distance from Death Valley to Moab is 428.1 miles (689 km) as the crow flies. Moab is located ENE of Death Valley. By car, the driving distance is approximately 513.7 miles, taking about 10h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 22min. Both are located in United States — Death Valley in California 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Death Valley 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.