Colorado Springs to Monument Valley: Road Trip Guide & Distance

315.7 miles 508 km · straight line
481.7 miles actual route 775.3 km · driving distance
10h 18min estimated drive time
$46 - $57 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
248° WSW bearing direction

How far is Colorado Springs from Monument Valley?

The distance from Colorado Springs to Monument Valley is 315.7 miles (508 km) as the crow flies. Monument Valley is located WSW of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 481.7 miles, taking about 10h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs in Colorado and Monument Valley in Utah.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Colorado Springs and Monument Valley. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Colorado Springs to Monument Valley

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 18min $46 - $57 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 22min $39–$72* Budget
Train ~9h 47min $58–$169* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Colorado Springs & Monument Valley

Quick Facts

Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m 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 105 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 78.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM