La Quinta to Moab: Road Trip Guide & Distance

507.1 miles 816.1 km · straight line
608.5 miles estimated 979.3 km · driving distance
12h 14min estimated drive time
$59 - $72 estimated fuel cost
~1h 31min flight time
46° NE bearing direction

How far is La Quinta from Moab?

The distance from La Quinta to Moab is 507.1 miles (816.1 km) as the crow flies. Moab is located NE of La Quinta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 608.5 miles, taking about 12h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Both are located in United States — La Quinta 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 La Quinta 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 La Quinta to Moab

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 14min $59 - $72 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 41min $49–$91* Budget
Train ~15h 54min $73–$213* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between La Quinta & Moab

Quick Facts

La Quinta
33.66°N, 116.31°W
America/Los_Angeles
41m 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 169 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 49.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients