How far is Grand Junction, CO from Moab, UT?
The driving distance from Grand Junction, CO to Moab, UT is about 113.6 miles (182.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.6 miles (102.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Grand County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Junction and Moab.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Junction and Moab.
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Start on South 13th Street
107 m · 21 sec · South 13th Street
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Turn left onto Ute Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Ute Avenue
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Continue on South 1st Street
1 km · 1 min · South 1st Street
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Continue straight
2199 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
4.3 mi · 7 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 70: Utah
997 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left
14.6 mi · 15 min
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Scenic Byway
10.9 mi · 11 min · Dinosaur Diamond Scenic Byway
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
49.3 mi · 46 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 191 South: Crescent Junction, Moab
1855 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
26.9 mi · 31 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Turn straight onto Main Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Center Street
95 m · 20 sec · Center Street
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Continue on Center Street
25 m · 8 sec · Center Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Center Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Junction and Moab.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
49.3 mi · 00h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Grand Junction and Sunny near Moab.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Junction to Moab?
The road trip is about 113.6 miles (182.8 km) and usually takes 01h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Castle Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.7 miles from Grand Junction and 56.9 miles from Moab.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.6 miles (102.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 50 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:54 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.83 one way or $29.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Grand Junction and Sunny near Moab.
Stop Ideas Near Castle Valley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Castle Valley.
Green River
Grand Junction
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Junction and Moab. Straight-line distance: 63.58 mi (102.32 km).
#1 Grand Junction
The most populous city in Mesa County, Colorado.
| Population | 63,447 |
| Coordinates | 39.0638700, -108.5506500 |
| Altitude | 1400 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Moab
City in Grand County, Utah, United States
| Population | 5,373 |
| Coordinates | 38.5733200, -109.5498400 |
| Altitude | 1227 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Center Street (-109.54984, 38.573275)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 183 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.70 | $14.83 | $29.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $16.38 | $32.75 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $17.61 | $35.22 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $19.00 | $37.99 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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