Memphis to Monument Valley: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1125.8 miles 1811.8 km · straight line
1331.6 miles actual route 2143 km · driving distance
23h 55min estimated drive time
$128 - $158 estimated fuel cost
~2h 46min flight time
282° WNW bearing direction

How far is Memphis from Monument Valley?

The distance from Memphis to Monument Valley is 1125.8 miles (1811.8 km) as the crow flies. Monument Valley is located WNW of Memphis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1331.6 miles, taking about 23h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 46min. Both are located in United States — Memphis in Tennessee 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 Memphis and Monument Valley. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Memphis to Monument Valley

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 55min $128 - $158 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 42min $107–$200* Budget
Train ~31h 6min $160–$466* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Memphis & Monument Valley

Quick Facts

Memphis
35.15°N, 90.05°W
America/Chicago
102m 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 375 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 94 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM