Guadalupe Mountains to Monument Valley: Road Trip Guide & Distance

461.9 miles 743.3 km · straight line
554.3 miles estimated 892 km · driving distance
11h 9min estimated drive time
$53 - $66 estimated fuel cost
~1h 26min flight time
321° NW bearing direction

How far is Guadalupe Mountains from Monument Valley?

The distance from Guadalupe Mountains to Monument Valley is 461.9 miles (743.3 km) as the crow flies. Monument Valley is located NW of Guadalupe Mountains. By car, the driving distance is approximately 554.3 miles, taking about 11h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 26min. Both are located in United States — Guadalupe Mountains in Texas 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 Guadalupe Mountains 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 Guadalupe Mountains to Monument Valley

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 9min $53 - $66 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 23min $44–$83* Budget
Train ~10h 36min $67–$194* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Guadalupe Mountains & Monument Valley

Quick Facts

Guadalupe Mountains
31.89°N, 104.86°W
America/Chicago
2667m 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 154 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 53.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients