Detroit to Monument Valley: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Detroit from Monument Valley?

The distance from Detroit to Monument Valley is 1479.7 miles (2381.4 km) as the crow flies. Monument Valley is located W of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1770.2 miles, taking about 32h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 29min. Both are located in United States — Detroit in Michigan 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 Detroit 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.