Drive or Fly: Moab, UT to Logan, 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 CNY–OGD. At 313 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

6h 3m

Distance

313.6 mi

Total Cost

$105

CO2

127 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$70

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 53m

30m in the air

Air Distance

250 mi

Total Cost

$185

CO2

64 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Moab, UT → CNY 25m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 30m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

OGD → Logan, UT 58m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $130) $130

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

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

Logan, UT OGD — Ogden Hinckley Airport 38 mi, ~58m drive

No scheduled flights found

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

+ Saves about 2h 10m compared to driving

+ 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

8h 10m

4h 43m on rail

Total Cost

$31

CO2

9 kg

Route

California Zephyr

Door-to-Door Timeline

Moab, UT → Green River Amtrak 66m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 283m

Arrival 10m

Salt Lake City → Logan, UT 101m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $31) $31

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

Stations

From Green River Amtrak 44 mi, ~66m drive

To Salt Lake City 67 mi, ~101m 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	6h 3m	3h 53m	8h 10m
Total cost (1 person)	$105	$185	$31
Carbon footprint	127 kg CO₂	64 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 15, 2026.

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