Mammoth Lakes to Monument Valley: Road Trip Guide & Distance

488.6 miles 786.3 km · straight line
586.3 miles estimated 943.6 km · driving distance
11h 48min estimated drive time
$56 - $69 estimated fuel cost
~1h 29min flight time
93° E bearing direction

How far is Mammoth Lakes from Monument Valley?

The distance from Mammoth Lakes to Monument Valley is 488.6 miles (786.3 km) as the crow flies. Monument Valley is located E of Mammoth Lakes. By car, the driving distance is approximately 586.3 miles, taking about 11h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Mammoth Lakes 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 Mammoth Lakes 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 Mammoth Lakes to Monument Valley

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 48min $56 - $69 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 10min $47–$88* Budget
Train ~11h 13min $70–$205* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mammoth Lakes & Monument Valley

Quick Facts

Mammoth Lakes
37.65°N, 118.97°W
America/Los_Angeles
2400m 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 163 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 51 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients