Moab to Oakland: Road Trip Guide & Distance

692.3 miles 1114.2 km · straight line
961.3 miles actual route 1547 km · driving distance
17h 3min estimated drive time
$93 - $114 estimated fuel cost
~1h 54min flight time
270° W bearing direction

How far is Moab from Oakland?

The distance from Moab to Oakland is 692.3 miles (1114.2 km) as the crow flies. Oakland is located W of Moab. By car, the driving distance is approximately 961.3 miles, taking about 17h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 54min. Both are located in United States — Moab in Utah and Oakland in California.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Moab and Oakland. 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 Moab to Oakland

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 3min $93 - $114 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 28min $77–$144* Budget
Train ~22h 10min $115–$336* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Moab & Oakland

Quick Facts

Moab
38.57°N, 109.55°W
America/Denver
1227m elevation
Oakland
37.80°N, 122.27°W
America/Los_Angeles
13m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 231 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 58 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM