Columbus, Ohio to Monument Valley: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1475.5 miles 2374.6 km · straight line
1763.2 miles actual route 2837.6 km · driving distance
32h 18min estimated drive time
$170 - $209 estimated fuel cost
~3h 28min flight time
271° W bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from Monument Valley?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Monument Valley is 1475.5 miles (2374.6 km) as the crow flies. Monument Valley is located W of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1763.2 miles, taking about 32h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 28min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio in Ohio 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Columbus, Ohio 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 Columbus, Ohio to Monument Valley

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 32h 18min $170 - $209 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~38h 46min $141–$264* Budget
Train ~41h 59min $212–$617* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & Monument Valley

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m 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 492 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 123 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM