How far is Moab, UT from Provo, UT?

The driving distance from Moab, UT to Provo, UT is about 190.1 miles (306 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 160.7 miles (258.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
190.12 mi
03h 09m
Flight
160.73 mi
258.67 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.73 mi
Kilometers
258.67 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
190.12 mi
Kilometers
305.97 km
Drive Time
03h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Provo
Wed, Apr 22, 10:15 PM MDT
Return by in Moab
Thu, Apr 23, 1:25 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moab
2026-04-22T19:06
Arrive Provo
Wed, Apr 22, 10:15 PM MDT
Route Timing
03h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:42 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Moab
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
East Carbon City
UT

City in Carbon County, Utah, United States

From Moab
95.1 mi
01h 34m
To Provo
95 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SSW
Destination
58°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Moab and Provo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Moab and Provo.

  1. 1

    Start on Center Street

    87 m · 21 sec · Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Main Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    29 mi · 34 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit left toward I-70 West

    2377 ft · 58 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    23.4 mi · 22 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West, US 191 North: Price, Salt Lake City

    1.3 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    51.3 mi · 1 hr · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on West Highway Drive

    2645 ft · 50 sec · West Highway Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    35 mi · 43 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on State Street

    1.1 km · 58 sec · State Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    33.2 mi · 40 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on East US-6

    3.6 mi · 5 min · East US-6

  14. 14

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    1158 ft · 18 sec · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City

    1633 ft · 19 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 189 North: University Ave

    1493 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on South University Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · South University Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 100 North

    147 m · 19 sec · 100 North

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North 100 East

    146 m · 21 sec · North 100 East

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Center Street

    142 m · 29 sec · Center Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Center Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Moab and Provo.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
172 mi · 91%
Veterans Memorial Highway
5.22 mi · 3%
Main Street
4.17 mi · 2%
East US-6
3.58 mi · 2%
South University Avenue
1.85 mi · 1%
US 6 West
0.8 mi
Longest Stretch

Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

Merge slight left onto Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

51.3 mi · 01h 00m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.4 mi
160.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Carbon City
01h 34m from Moab
Leave By
10:42 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Moab and Showers And Thunderstorms near Provo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Moab to Provo?

The road trip is about 190.1 miles (306 km) and usually takes 03h 09m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

East Carbon City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.1 miles from Moab and 95 miles from Provo.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 160.7 miles (258.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:42 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.12 one way or $52.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Moab and Showers And Thunderstorms near Provo.

Stop Ideas Near East Carbon City

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around East Carbon City, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Carbon City.

RAIL

Helper

41 mi away
1 Depot Street
RAIL

Green River

65 mi away
250 South Broadway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Moab and Provo. Straight-line distance: 160.73 mi (258.67 km).

Moab

#1 Moab

City in Grand County, Utah, United States

Population5,373
Coordinates38.5733200, -109.5498400
Altitude1227
CountryUnited States
Provo

#2 Provo

The second most populous city in Utah.

Population116,295
Coordinates40.2338400, -111.6585300
Altitude1387
CountryUnited States
Start: East Center Street (-109.54984, 38.573275)
End: North University Avenue (-111.658594, 40.23384)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 306 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.71 gal
25.4 L · about $26.12
Round trip
$52.24
13.42 gal · 50.8 L
Estimated CO2
59.6 kg one way
Round trip: 119.3 kg / 263 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $26.12 $52.24
Mid-grade $4.23 $28.39 $56.78
Premium $4.55 $30.52 $61.05
Diesel $5.41 $36.31 $72.63

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Utah · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Moab and Provo. The current time is 19:06:27.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.