How far is Moab, UT from Grand Junction, CO?
The driving distance from Moab, UT to Grand Junction, CO is about 112.9 miles (181.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.6 miles (102.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m 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 02h 04m.
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 Moab and Grand Junction.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moab and Grand Junction.
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Start on Center Street
87 m · 21 sec · Center Street
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Turn sharp right onto Main Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
28.9 mi · 34 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I-70 East
3245 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
49 mi · 46 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Scenic Byway
10.8 mi · 11 min · Dinosaur Diamond Scenic Byway
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Continue straight
14.6 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6, US 50: Grand Junction
664 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 6, US 50
860 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
4.1 mi · 7 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Continue on I 70 East, US 50 East: Montrose
2.2 mi · 5 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pitkin Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Moab and Grand Junction.
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
Merge slight left onto Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
49 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 Moab and Sunny near Grand Junction.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Moab to Grand Junction?
The road trip is about 112.9 miles (181.7 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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 56.4 miles from Moab and 56.5 miles from Grand Junction.
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 49.3 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 2:20 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.49 one way or $30.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Moab and Sunny near Grand Junction.
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 Moab and Grand Junction. Straight-line distance: 63.58 mi (102.32 km).
#1 Moab
City in Grand County, Utah, United States
| Population | 5,373 |
| Coordinates | 38.5733200, -109.5498400 |
| Altitude | 1227 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Grand Junction
The most populous city in Mesa County, Colorado.
| Population | 63,447 |
| Coordinates | 39.0638700, -108.5506500 |
| Altitude | 1400 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grand Junction (-108.55065, 39.06387)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 182 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 24m |
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 | $3.89 | $15.49 | $30.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $16.84 | $33.68 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $18.11 | $36.21 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $21.54 | $43.08 |
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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