How far is Saint George, UT from Moab, UT?

The driving distance from Saint George, UT to Moab, UT is about 339.5 miles (546.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 242.4 miles (390.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 21m 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
339.46 mi
05h 40m
Flight
242.38 mi
390.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
242.38 mi
Kilometers
390.07 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
339.46 mi
Kilometers
546.31 km
Drive Time
05h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moab
Thu, Apr 23, 5:53 AM MDT
Return by in Saint George
Thu, Apr 23, 11:34 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint George
2026-04-23T00:12
Arrive Moab
Thu, Apr 23, 5:53 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:41 AM to 1:41 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
5:38 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint George
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
Sigurd
UT

Town in Sevier County, Utah, United States

From Saint George
169.6 mi
02h 50m
To Moab
169.8 mi
02h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph NW
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 Saint George and Moab.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint George and Moab.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    156 m · 39 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 100 West

    118 m · 19 sec · 100 West

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 200 South

    610 ft · 32 sec · 200 South

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1211 ft · 36 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

    25 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    569 ft · 16 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Saint George Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Saint George Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City

    1795 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    123.2 mi · 1 hr 57 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Richfield, Denver

    2705 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    181.5 mi · 2 hr 55 min

  12. 12

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

    1555 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

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

    26.9 mi · 31 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Center Street

    95 m · 20 sec · Center Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Center Street

    25 m · 8 sec · Center Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Center Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 East
182 mi · 54%
Veterans Memorial Highway
123 mi · 36%
Arches
26.9 mi · 8%
Main Street
2.83 mi · 1%
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
2.1 mi · 1%
Saint George Boulevard
1.44 mi
Longest Stretch

I 70 East

Continue straight

182 mi · 02h 55m

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 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+97.1 mi
242.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sigurd
02h 50m from Saint George
Leave By
5:38 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saint George and Sunny near Moab.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint George to Moab?

The road trip is about 339.5 miles (546.3 km) and usually takes 05h 40m 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?

Sigurd is a useful midpoint, sitting about 169.6 miles from Saint George and 169.8 miles from Moab.

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

The direct path is about 242.4 miles (390.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 97.1 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 5:38 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.64 one way or $93.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint George and Sunny near Moab.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint George and Moab. Straight-line distance: 242.38 mi (390.07 km).

Saint George

#1 Saint George

The most populous city in Washington County, Utah.

Population92,378
Coordinates37.1041500, -113.5841200
Altitude823
CountryUnited States
Moab

#2 Moab

City in Grand County, Utah, United States

Population5,373
Coordinates38.5733200, -109.5498400
Altitude1227
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint George (-113.58412, 37.10415)
End: Moab (-109.54984, 38.57332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 546 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.98 gal
45.34 L · about $46.64
Round trip
$93.28
23.96 gal · 90.68 L
Estimated CO2
106.5 kg one way
Round trip: 212.9 kg / 469 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $46.64 $93.28
Mid-grade $4.23 $50.69 $101.37
Premium $4.55 $54.50 $108.99
Diesel $5.41 $64.84 $129.67

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 Saint George and Moab. The current time is 00:12:37.

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.