Merced to Moab: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Merced from Moab?

The distance from Merced to Moab is 601.9 miles (968.6 km) as the crow flies. Moab is located ENE of Merced. By car, the driving distance is approximately 722.2 miles, taking about 14h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 43min. Both are located in United States — Merced 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 Merced 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.