Los Angeles to Moab: Road Trip Guide & Distance

575.6 miles 926.4 km · straight line
726 miles actual route 1168.4 km · driving distance
12h 37min estimated drive time
$70 - $86 estimated fuel cost
~1h 39min flight time
55° NE bearing direction

How far is Los Angeles from Moab?

The distance from Los Angeles to Moab is 575.6 miles (926.4 km) as the crow flies. Moab is located NE of Los Angeles. By car, the driving distance is approximately 726 miles, taking about 12h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 39min. Both are located in United States — Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Moab

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 37min $70 - $86 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 8min $58–$109* Budget
Train ~16h 24min $87–$254* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Los Angeles & Moab

Quick Facts

Los Angeles
34.05°N, 118.24°W
America/Los_Angeles
71m 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 192 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM