Austin, Texas to Monument Valley: Road Trip Guide & Distance

848.6 miles 1365.7 km · straight line
1016.7 miles actual route 1636.3 km · driving distance
19h 17min estimated drive time
$98 - $120 estimated fuel cost
~2h 12min flight time
306° NW bearing direction

How far is Austin, Texas from Monument Valley?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Monument Valley is 848.6 miles (1365.7 km) as the crow flies. Monument Valley is located NW of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1016.7 miles, taking about 19h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 12min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Texas 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 Austin, Texas and Monument Valley. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Austin, Texas to Monument Valley

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 17min $98 - $120 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 8min $81–$153* Budget
Train ~25h 4min $122–$356* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Texas & Monument Valley

Quick Facts

Austin, Texas
30.27°N, 97.74°W
America/Chicago
149m 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 283 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 71 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM