Lake Tahoe to Moab: Road Trip Guide & Distance

565 miles 909.3 km · straight line
678 miles estimated 1091.2 km · driving distance
13h 38min estimated drive time
$65 - $80 estimated fuel cost
~1h 38min flight time
90° E bearing direction

How far is Lake Tahoe from Moab?

The distance from Lake Tahoe to Moab is 565 miles (909.3 km) as the crow flies. Moab is located E of Lake Tahoe. By car, the driving distance is approximately 678 miles, taking about 13h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 38min. Both are located in United States — Lake Tahoe 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 Lake Tahoe 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 Lake Tahoe to Moab

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 38min $65 - $80 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 22min $54–$102* Budget
Train ~17h 43min $81–$237* 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 Lake Tahoe & Moab

Quick Facts

Lake Tahoe
39.10°N, 120.03°W
America/Los_Angeles
1897m 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 188 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients