Estes Park to Monument Valley: Road Trip Guide & Distance

341.1 miles 548.9 km · straight line
409.3 miles estimated 658.7 km · driving distance
8h 14min estimated drive time
$39 - $48 estimated fuel cost
~1h 11min flight time
228° SW bearing direction

How far is Estes Park from Monument Valley?

The distance from Estes Park to Monument Valley is 341.1 miles (548.9 km) as the crow flies. Monument Valley is located SW of Estes Park. By car, the driving distance is approximately 409.3 miles, taking about 8h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in United States — Estes Park 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 Estes Park 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 Estes Park to Monument Valley

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 14min $39 - $48 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 53min $33–$61* Budget
Train ~7h 49min $49–$143* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Estes Park & Monument Valley

Quick Facts

Estes Park
40.38°N, 105.52°W
America/Denver
2293m 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 114 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 73 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients