Moab to Santa Fe: Road Trip Guide & Distance

281.7 miles 453.3 km · straight line
352.1 miles estimated 566.6 km · driving distance
7h 5min estimated drive time
$34 - $42 estimated fuel cost
~1h 4min flight time
134° SE bearing direction

How far is Moab from Santa Fe?

The distance from Moab to Santa Fe is 281.7 miles (453.3 km) as the crow flies. Santa Fe is located SE of Moab. By car, the driving distance is approximately 352.1 miles, taking about 7h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 4min. Both are located in United States — Moab in Utah and Santa Fe in New Mexico.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Moab and Santa Fe. 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 Santa Fe

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 5min $34 - $42 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 4min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 30min $28–$53* Budget
Train ~6h 44min $42–$123* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Moab & Santa Fe

Quick Facts

Moab
38.57°N, 109.55°W
America/Denver
1227m elevation
Santa Fe
35.69°N, 105.94°W
America/Denver
2134m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 94 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 23 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 88.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients