Moab to Temple: Road Trip Guide & Distance

862.4 miles 1387.9 km · straight line
1034.9 miles estimated 1665.5 km · driving distance
20h 49min estimated drive time
$100 - $123 estimated fuel cost
~2h 14min flight time
123° ESE bearing direction

How far is Moab from Temple?

The distance from Moab to Temple is 862.4 miles (1387.9 km) as the crow flies. Temple is located ESE of Moab. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1034.9 miles, taking about 20h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 14min. Both are located in United States — Moab in Utah and Temple in Texas.

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. 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 Temple. 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 Temple

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 49min $100 - $123 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 59min $83–$155* Budget
Train ~27h 4min $124–$362* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Moab & Temple

Quick Facts

Moab
38.57°N, 109.55°W
America/Denver
1227m elevation
Temple
31.10°N, 97.34°W
America/Chicago
219m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 287 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 72 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients