Los Angeles to Monument Valley: Road Trip Guide & Distance

499.6 miles 804.1 km · straight line
641.9 miles actual route 1033.1 km · driving distance
11h 51min estimated drive time
$62 - $76 estimated fuel cost
~1h 30min flight time
64° ENE bearing direction

How far is Los Angeles from Monument Valley?

The distance from Los Angeles to Monument Valley is 499.6 miles (804.1 km) as the crow flies. Monument Valley is located ENE of Los Angeles. By car, the driving distance is approximately 641.9 miles, taking about 11h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 30min. Both are located in United States — Los Angeles in California 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. 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Monument Valley

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 51min $62 - $76 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 30min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 13min $51–$96* Budget
Train ~15h 24min $77–$225* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Los Angeles & Monument Valley

Quick Facts

Los Angeles
34.05°N, 118.24°W
America/Los_Angeles
71m 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 167 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 49.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM