Joplin to Monument Valley: Road Trip Guide & Distance

859.7 miles 1383.5 km · straight line
1031.6 miles estimated 1660.2 km · driving distance
20h 45min estimated drive time
$99 - $122 estimated fuel cost
~2h 14min flight time
274° W bearing direction

How far is Joplin from Monument Valley?

The distance from Joplin to Monument Valley is 859.7 miles (1383.5 km) as the crow flies. Monument Valley is located W of Joplin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1031.6 miles, taking about 20h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 14min. Both are located in United States — Joplin in Missouri 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 Joplin 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 Joplin to Monument Valley

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 45min $99 - $122 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 54min $83–$155* Budget
Train ~26h 59min $124–$361* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Joplin & Monument Valley

Quick Facts

Joplin
37.08°N, 94.51°W
America/Chicago
306m 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 287 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 72 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients