Cañon City to Monument Valley: Road Trip Guide & Distance

284.8 miles 458.3 km · straight line
356 miles estimated 572.9 km · driving distance
7h 10min estimated drive time
$34 - $42 estimated fuel cost
~1h 4min flight time
251° WSW bearing direction

How far is Cañon City from Monument Valley?

The distance from Cañon City to Monument Valley is 284.8 miles (458.3 km) as the crow flies. Monument Valley is located WSW of Cañon City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 356 miles, taking about 7h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 4min. Both are located in United States — Cañon City in Colorado and Monument Valley in Utah.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Cañon City 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 Cañon City to Monument Valley

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 10min $34 - $42 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 4min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 36min $28–$53* Budget
Train ~6h 49min $43–$125* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cañon City & Monument Valley

Quick Facts

Cañon City
38.44°N, 105.24°W
America/Denver
1631m 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 95 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 87.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients