Canyonlands to Monument Valley: Road Trip Guide & Distance

85.8 miles 138.1 km · straight line
107.2 miles estimated 172.6 km · driving distance
2h 9min estimated drive time
$10 - $13 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
188° S bearing direction

How far is Canyonlands from Monument Valley?

The distance from Canyonlands to Monument Valley is 85.8 miles (138.1 km) as the crow flies. Monument Valley is located S of Canyonlands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 107.2 miles, taking about 2h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Canyonlands 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 Canyonlands to Monument Valley

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 9min $10 - $13 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 35min $9–$16* Budget
Train ~2h 3min $13–$38* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Canyonlands & Monument Valley

Quick Facts

Canyonlands
38.21°N, 109.90°W
America/Denver
1524m 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 29 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 290.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients