Hays to Monument Valley: Road Trip Guide & Distance

602 miles 968.9 km · straight line
722.5 miles estimated 1162.7 km · driving distance
14h 32min estimated drive time
$70 - $86 estimated fuel cost
~1h 43min flight time
261° W bearing direction

How far is Hays from Monument Valley?

The distance from Hays to Monument Valley is 602 miles (968.9 km) as the crow flies. Monument Valley is located W of Hays. By car, the driving distance is approximately 722.5 miles, taking about 14h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 43min. Both are located in United States — Hays in Kansas 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Hays 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 Hays to Monument Valley

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 32min $70 - $86 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 43min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 26min $58–$108* Budget
Train ~18h 54min $87–$253* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hays & Monument Valley

Quick Facts

Hays
38.88°N, 99.33°W
America/Chicago
616m 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 201 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients