Mammoth Lakes to Moab: Road Trip Guide & Distance

516 miles 830.4 km · straight line
619.2 miles estimated 996.5 km · driving distance
12h 27min estimated drive time
$60 - $73 estimated fuel cost
~1h 32min flight time
80° E bearing direction

How far is Mammoth Lakes from Moab?

The distance from Mammoth Lakes to Moab is 516 miles (830.4 km) as the crow flies. Moab is located E of Mammoth Lakes. By car, the driving distance is approximately 619.2 miles, taking about 12h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Both are located in United States — Mammoth Lakes 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 Mammoth Lakes 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 Mammoth Lakes to Moab

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 27min $60 - $73 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 56min $50–$93* Budget
Train ~16h 11min $74–$217* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mammoth Lakes & Moab

Quick Facts

Mammoth Lakes
37.65°N, 118.97°W
America/Los_Angeles
2400m 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 172 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 48.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients