Madera to Monument Valley: Road Trip Guide & Distance

548.7 miles 883 km · straight line
658.4 miles estimated 1059.6 km · driving distance
13h 15min estimated drive time
$63 - $78 estimated fuel cost
~1h 36min flight time
87° E bearing direction

How far is Madera from Monument Valley?

The distance from Madera to Monument Valley is 548.7 miles (883 km) as the crow flies. Monument Valley is located E of Madera. By car, the driving distance is approximately 658.4 miles, taking about 13h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 36min. Both are located in United States — Madera 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 Madera 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 Madera to Monument Valley

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 15min $63 - $78 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 54min $53–$99* Budget
Train ~17h 14min $79–$230* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Madera & Monument Valley

Quick Facts

Madera
36.96°N, 120.06°W
America/Los_Angeles
83m 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 183 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 45.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients