Moab to Palm Springs, California: Road Trip Guide & Distance

509.2 miles 819.4 km · straight line
611 miles estimated 983.3 km · driving distance
12h 17min estimated drive time
$59 - $72 estimated fuel cost
~1h 31min flight time
232° SW bearing direction

How far is Moab from Palm Springs, California?

The distance from Moab to Palm Springs, California is 509.2 miles (819.4 km) as the crow flies. Palm Springs, California is located SW of Moab. By car, the driving distance is approximately 611 miles, taking about 12h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Both are located in United States — Moab in Utah and Palm Springs, California 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Moab and Palm Springs, California. 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 Moab to Palm Springs, California

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 17min $59 - $72 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 44min $49–$92* Budget
Train ~15h 58min $73–$214* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Moab & Palm Springs, California

Quick Facts

Moab
38.57°N, 109.55°W
America/Denver
1227m elevation
Palm Springs, California
33.83°N, 116.55°W
America/Los_Angeles
146m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 170 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 48.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients