Crater Lake to Monument Valley: Road Trip Guide & Distance

755.9 miles 1216.5 km · straight line
907.1 miles estimated 1459.8 km · driving distance
18h 15min estimated drive time
$87 - $107 estimated fuel cost
~2h 1min flight time
118° ESE bearing direction

How far is Crater Lake from Monument Valley?

The distance from Crater Lake to Monument Valley is 755.9 miles (1216.5 km) as the crow flies. Monument Valley is located ESE of Crater Lake. By car, the driving distance is approximately 907.1 miles, taking about 18h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 1min. Both are located in United States — Crater Lake in Oregon 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Crater Lake 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 Crater Lake to Monument Valley

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 15min $87 - $107 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 1min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 54min $73–$136* Budget
Train ~23h 44min $109–$317* Comfort

Quick Facts

Crater Lake
42.87°N, 122.17°W
America/Los_Angeles
1883m 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 252 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 63 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients