McKinney to Monument Valley: Road Trip Guide & Distance

806 miles 1297.1 km · straight line
967.2 miles estimated 1556.5 km · driving distance
19h 27min estimated drive time
$93 - $115 estimated fuel cost
~2h 7min flight time
293° WNW bearing direction

How far is McKinney from Monument Valley?

The distance from McKinney to Monument Valley is 806 miles (1297.1 km) as the crow flies. Monument Valley is located WNW of McKinney. By car, the driving distance is approximately 967.2 miles, taking about 19h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 7min. Both are located in United States — McKinney in Texas 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 McKinney 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 McKinney to Monument Valley

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 27min $93 - $115 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 20min $77–$145* Budget
Train ~25h 17min $116–$339* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between McKinney & Monument Valley

Quick Facts

McKinney
33.20°N, 96.62°W
America/Chicago
192m 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 269 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 67 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients