Amarillo to Monument Valley: Road Trip Guide & Distance

478.1 miles 769.4 km · straight line
573.7 miles estimated 923.3 km · driving distance
11h 32min estimated drive time
$55 - $68 estimated fuel cost
~1h 28min flight time
287° WNW bearing direction

How far is Amarillo from Monument Valley?

The distance from Amarillo to Monument Valley is 478.1 miles (769.4 km) as the crow flies. Monument Valley is located WNW of Amarillo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 573.7 miles, taking about 11h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 28min. Both are located in United States — Amarillo in Texas and Monument Valley in Utah.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Amarillo 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.

How to Get from Amarillo to Monument Valley

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 32min $55 - $68 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 50min $46–$86* Budget
Train ~10h 57min $69–$201* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Amarillo & Monument Valley

Quick Facts

Amarillo
35.22°N, 101.83°W
America/Chicago
1118m elevation
Monument Valley
36.98°N, 110.12°W
America/Denver
1625m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 159 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 52.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients