Cedar City to Monument Valley: Road Trip Guide & Distance

168.8 miles 271.6 km · straight line
211 miles estimated 339.5 km · driving distance
4h 15min estimated drive time
$20 - $25 estimated fuel cost
~50min flight time
106° ESE bearing direction

How far is Cedar City from Monument Valley?

The distance from Cedar City to Monument Valley is 168.8 miles (271.6 km) as the crow flies. Monument Valley is located ESE of Cedar City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 211 miles, taking about 4h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 50min. Both are located in United States.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Cedar 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 Cedar City to Monument Valley

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 15min $20 - $25 Flexible stops
Fly ~50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~5h 6min $17–$32* Budget
Train ~4h 2min $25–$74* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar City & Monument Valley

Quick Facts

Cedar City
37.68°N, 113.06°W
America/Denver
1782m 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 56 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 14 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 147.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients