Drive or Fly: Layton, UT to Moab, UT?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for OGD–CNY. At 255 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

4h 57m

Distance

255.8 mi

Total Cost

$92

CO2

103 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$57

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 5m

26m in the air

Air Distance

215 mi

Total Cost

$184

CO2

55 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Layton, UT → OGD 14m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 26m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

CNY → Moab, UT 25m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $129) $129

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Layton, UT OGD — Ogden Hinckley Airport 10 mi, ~14m drive

Moab, UT CNY — Canyonlands Regional Airport 17 mi, ~25m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between OGD and CNY. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

6h 41m

4h 24m on rail

Total Cost

$31

CO2

9 kg

Route

California Zephyr

Door-to-Door Timeline

Layton, UT → Salt Lake City 31m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 264m

Arrival 10m

Green River Amtrak → Moab, UT 66m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $31) $31

Estimated based on distance. Check amtrak.com for current prices.

Stations

From Salt Lake City 21 mi, ~31m drive

To Green River Amtrak 44 mi, ~66m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~1/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 1 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	4h 57m	3h 5m	6h 41m
Total cost (1 person)	$92	$184	$31
Carbon footprint	103 kg CO₂	55 kg CO₂	9 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: Amtrak GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 12, 2026.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Layton, UT to Moab, UT with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.