Manhattan to Monument Valley: Road Trip Guide & Distance

751.4 miles 1209.2 km · straight line
901.6 miles estimated 1451 km · driving distance
18h 8min estimated drive time
$87 - $107 estimated fuel cost
~2h 1min flight time
263° W bearing direction

How far is Manhattan from Monument Valley?

The distance from Manhattan to Monument Valley is 751.4 miles (1209.2 km) as the crow flies. Monument Valley is located W of Manhattan. By car, the driving distance is approximately 901.6 miles, taking about 18h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 1min. Both are located in United States — Manhattan in Kansas 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 Manhattan 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 Manhattan to Monument Valley

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 8min $87 - $107 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 1min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 46min $72–$135* Budget
Train ~23h 34min $108–$316* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Manhattan & Monument Valley

Quick Facts

Manhattan
39.18°N, 96.57°W
America/Chicago
311m 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 250 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 63 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients