Denver to Monument Valley: Road Trip Guide & Distance

336.7 miles 541.8 km · straight line
502.9 miles actual route 809.4 km · driving distance
9h 43min estimated drive time
$48 - $60 estimated fuel cost
~1h 11min flight time
237° WSW bearing direction

How far is Denver from Monument Valley?

The distance from Denver to Monument Valley is 336.7 miles (541.8 km) as the crow flies. Monument Valley is located WSW of Denver. By car, the driving distance is approximately 502.9 miles, taking about 9h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in United States — Denver 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 Denver 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 Denver to Monument Valley

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 43min $48 - $60 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 40min $40–$75* Budget
Train ~9h 14min $60–$176* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Denver & Monument Valley

Quick Facts

Denver
39.74°N, 104.99°W
America/Denver
1609m 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 112 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 74 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM