Indio to Moab: Road Trip Guide & Distance

500.5 miles 805.5 km · straight line
600.6 miles estimated 966.6 km · driving distance
12h 5min estimated drive time
$58 - $71 estimated fuel cost
~1h 30min flight time
46° NE bearing direction

How far is Indio from Moab?

The distance from Indio to Moab is 500.5 miles (805.5 km) as the crow flies. Moab is located NE of Indio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 600.6 miles, taking about 12h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 30min. Both are located in United States — Indio in California 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. 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 Indio 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 Indio to Moab

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 5min $58 - $71 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 30min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 30min $48–$90* Budget
Train ~15h 43min $72–$210* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

Suggested Stops Between Indio & Moab

Quick Facts

Indio
33.72°N, 116.22°W
America/Los_Angeles
-4m elevation
Moab
38.57°N, 109.55°W
America/Denver
1227m elevation

From Indio

From Moab

Explore more routes from Moab

Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 167 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 49.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients