Kansas City to Monument Valley: Road Trip Guide & Distance

856.9 miles 1379.1 km · straight line
1104.9 miles actual route 1778.2 km · driving distance
19h 53min estimated drive time
$106 - $131 estimated fuel cost
~2h 13min flight time
265° W bearing direction

How far is Kansas City from Monument Valley?

The distance from Kansas City to Monument Valley is 856.9 miles (1379.1 km) as the crow flies. Monument Valley is located W of Kansas City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1104.9 miles, taking about 19h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 13min. Both are located in United States — Kansas City 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 Kansas City and Monument Valley. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Kansas City to Monument Valley

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 53min $106 - $131 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 52min $88–$166* Budget
Train ~25h 51min $133–$387* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kansas City & Monument Valley

Quick Facts

Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m 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 286 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 71 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM