Benton to Monument Valley: Road Trip Guide & Distance

995.3 miles 1601.8 km · straight line
1194.4 miles estimated 1922.2 km · driving distance
24h 2min estimated drive time
$115 - $141 estimated fuel cost
~2h 30min flight time
285° WNW bearing direction

How far is Benton from Monument Valley?

The distance from Benton to Monument Valley is 995.3 miles (1601.8 km) as the crow flies. Monument Valley is located WNW of Benton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1194.4 miles, taking about 24h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 30min. Both are located in United States — Benton in Arkansas 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 Benton 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 Benton to Monument Valley

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 2min $115 - $141 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 30min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 50min $96–$179* Budget
Train ~31h 15min $143–$418* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Benton & Monument Valley

Quick Facts

Benton
34.56°N, 92.59°W
America/Chicago
124m 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 332 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 83 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients