Moab, UT Road Trips

Moab, UT serves as a quiet starting point in the Mountain West, connecting drivers to 2 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 197-mile quick runs to 224-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Moab, UT head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

13

Longest Drive

255.8 mi

Layton, UT

Quickest Drive

2h 5m

Grand Junction, CO

Plan Around Moab, UT

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Moab, UT is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Layton, UT to Moab, UT 255.8 mi · 4h 56m Salt Lake City, UT to Moab, UT 233.9 mi · 4h 35m West Valley City, UT to Moab, UT 232.1 mi · 4h 36m Millcreek, UT to Moab, UT 229 mi · 4h 29m

Continue From Moab, UT

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Moab, UT to West Jordan, UT 224 mi · 4h 25m Moab, UT to Orem, UT 197.2 mi · 3h 55m

Trips from Moab, UT

Moab, UT to West Jordan, UT

224 mi 4h 25m

Moab, UT to Orem, UT

197.2 mi 3h 55m

Driving from Moab, UT

On average, trips departing from Moab, UT run 211 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 10m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 224 miles (4h 25m), while the shortest is just 197 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Moab, UT are West Jordan, UT (224 mi, 4h 25m) and Orem, UT (197.2 mi, 3h 55m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in UT currently averages around $3.89 per gallon. For the typical 211-mile trip from Moab, UT, budget about $32 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 2 mapped routes leaving Moab, UT and 11 routes heading into Moab, UT, covering 13 total connections. Distances range from 197 to 224 miles.

The longest mapped route from Moab, UT covers 224 miles and takes approximately 4h 25m. Shorter options start at just 197 miles.

The average route from Moab, UT runs about 211 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 10m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.89/gallon for regular), the average 211-mile trip from Moab, UT costs roughly $32 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Moab, UT include West Jordan, UT and Orem, UT. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.