Abilene to Monument Valley: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Abilene from Monument Valley?

The distance from Abilene to Monument Valley is 667.2 miles (1073.8 km) as the crow flies. Monument Valley is located WNW of Abilene. By car, the driving distance is approximately 800.7 miles, taking about 16h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 51min. Both are located in United States — Abilene in Texas and Monument Valley in Utah.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Abilene and Monument Valley. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.