Ask Susie Questions Answered › How far is the closest large city to Moab? 0 Vote Up Vote Down Desiree Housek Staff asked 4 years ago 1 Answers 0 Vote Up Vote Down Susie Masterson Staff answered 4 years ago I would say Grand Junction, Colorado is the closest largest city to Moab. It’s 113 miles east on I-70 and usually takes about 1.5 hours to get there.