Hobbs to Monument Valley: Road Trip Guide & Distance

493.9 miles 794.8 km · straight line
592.7 miles estimated 953.8 km · driving distance
11h 55min estimated drive time
$57 - $70 estimated fuel cost
~1h 30min flight time
309° NW bearing direction

How far is Hobbs from Monument Valley?

The distance from Hobbs to Monument Valley is 493.9 miles (794.8 km) as the crow flies. Monument Valley is located NW of Hobbs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 592.7 miles, taking about 11h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 30min. Both are located in United States — Hobbs in New Mexico 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 Hobbs 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 Hobbs to Monument Valley

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 55min $57 - $70 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 30min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 18min $47–$89* Budget
Train ~11h 19min $71–$207* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hobbs & Monument Valley

Quick Facts

Hobbs
32.70°N, 103.14°W
America/Denver
1104m 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 165 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 50.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients