How far is Ogden, UT from Moab, UT?

The driving distance from Ogden, UT to Moab, UT is about 269.1 miles (433.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 223.6 miles (359.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 25m 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
269.14 mi
05h 12m
Flight
223.64 mi
359.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
223.64 mi
Kilometers
359.92 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
269.14 mi
Kilometers
433.14 km
Drive Time
05h 12m

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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 05h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moab
Thu, Apr 23, 8:04 AM MDT
Return by in Ogden
Thu, Apr 23, 1:17 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ogden
2026-04-23T02:51
Arrive Moab
Thu, Apr 23, 8:04 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:13 AM to 1:13 PM MDT

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

Leave by
6:34 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ogden
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
Helper
UT

City in Carbon County, Utah, United States

From Ogden
134.5 mi
02h 36m
To Moab
134.6 mi
02h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 mph WSW
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 24th Street

    610 ft · 20 sec · 24th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue

    760 ft · 25 sec · Lincoln Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 25th Street

    760 ft · 29 sec · 25th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Wall Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Wall Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 30th Street

    42 m · 2 sec · 30th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on 30th Street

    3139 ft · 55 sec · 30th Street

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto 31st Street

    2212 ft · 47 sec · 31st Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 15 South, I 84 East: Salt Lake City

    1990 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    1.1 km · 45 sec · Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    27.4 mi · 29 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    47 mi · 50 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East, SR 156: Spanish Fork, Main Street, Price

    2127 ft · 52 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 6 East: Price

    884 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto US 6 East: Price

    1212 ft · 16 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    33.2 mi · 40 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on State Street

    1.1 km · 58 sec · State Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    35 mi · 43 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on West Highway Drive

    2645 ft · 50 sec · West Highway Drive

  21. 21

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    75.8 mi · 1 hr 23 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 191: Crescent Junction, Moab

    1555 ft · 38 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Arches, Dead Horse Point, Canyonlands

    26.9 mi · 31 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Center Street

    95 m · 20 sec · Center Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Center Street

    25 m · 8 sec · Center Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Center Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
146 mi · 54%
Veterans Memorial Highway
83.3 mi · 31%
Arches
26.9 mi · 10%
US 6 East
4.55 mi · 2%
Main Street
2.48 mi · 1%
East Main Street
1.69 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

75.8 mi · 01h 23m

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
05h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.5 mi
223.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Helper
02h 36m from Ogden
Leave By
6:34 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Ogden and Sunny near Moab.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 269.1 miles (433.1 km) and usually takes 05h 12m 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?

Helper is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.5 miles from Ogden and 134.6 miles from Moab.

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

The direct path is about 223.6 miles (359.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.5 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 6:34 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.98 one way or $73.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Ogden and Sunny near Moab.

Stop Ideas Near Helper

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Helper, 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 Helper.

RAIL

Helper

1 Depot Street
RAIL

Provo

92 mi away
300 West 600 South
RAIL

Green River

97 mi away
250 South Broadway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ogden and Moab. Straight-line distance: 223.64 mi (359.92 km).

Ogden

#1 Ogden

The most populous city in Weber County, Utah.

Population87,387
Coordinates41.2230000, -111.9738300
Altitude1311
CountryUnited States
Moab

#2 Moab

City in Grand County, Utah, United States

Population5,373
Coordinates38.5733200, -109.5498400
Altitude1227
CountryUnited States
Start: Ogden (-111.97383, 41.223)
End: Moab (-109.54984, 38.57332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 433 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.5 gal
35.95 L · about $36.98
Round trip
$73.97
19 gal · 71.9 L
Estimated CO2
84.4 kg one way
Round trip: 168.9 kg / 372 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $36.98 $73.97
Mid-grade $4.23 $40.19 $80.39
Premium $4.55 $43.22 $86.43
Diesel $5.41 $51.41 $102.83

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 Ogden and Moab. The current time is 02:51:43.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.