Los Lunas to Monument Valley: Road Trip Guide & Distance

241.8 miles 389.2 km · straight line
302.3 miles estimated 486.5 km · driving distance
6h 5min estimated drive time
$29 - $36 estimated fuel cost
~59min flight time
309° NW bearing direction

How far is Los Lunas from Monument Valley?

The distance from Los Lunas to Monument Valley is 241.8 miles (389.2 km) as the crow flies. Monument Valley is located NW of Los Lunas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 302.3 miles, taking about 6h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 59min. Both are located in United States — Los Lunas in New Mexico and Monument Valley in Utah.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Los Lunas 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 Los Lunas to Monument Valley

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 5min $29 - $36 Flexible stops
Fly ~59min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 18min $24–$45* Budget
Train ~5h 47min $36–$106* Comfort

Quick Facts

Los Lunas
34.81°N, 106.73°W
America/Denver
1480m 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 81 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 20 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 103 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients