Joshua Tree, California (Town) to Monument Valley: Road Trip Guide & Distance

399.9 miles 643.6 km · straight line
479.9 miles estimated 772.3 km · driving distance
9h 39min estimated drive time
$46 - $57 estimated fuel cost
~1h 18min flight time
59° ENE bearing direction

How far is Joshua Tree, California (Town) from Monument Valley?

The distance from Joshua Tree, California (Town) to Monument Valley is 399.9 miles (643.6 km) as the crow flies. Monument Valley is located ENE of Joshua Tree, California (Town). By car, the driving distance is approximately 479.9 miles, taking about 9h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Joshua Tree, California (Town) in California 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Joshua Tree, California (Town) 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 Joshua Tree, California (Town) to Monument Valley

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 39min $46 - $57 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 35min $38–$72* Budget
Train ~9h 10min $58–$168* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Joshua Tree, California (Town) & Monument Valley

Quick Facts

Joshua Tree, California (Town)
34.13°N, 116.31°W
America/Los_Angeles
817m 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 133 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 62.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients