Big Bend to Monument Valley: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Big Bend from Monument Valley?
The distance from Big Bend to Monument Valley is 665.4 miles (1070.9 km) as the crow flies. Monument Valley is located NW of Big Bend. By car, the driving distance is approximately 798.5 miles, taking about 16h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Both are located in United States — Big Bend 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.
Coordinates come from public place data for Big Bend 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 Big Bend to Monument Valley
Suggested Stops Between Big Bend & Monument Valley
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 222 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
- You could travel this distance about 37.4 times to circle the Earth's equator