Monument Valley to Mount Rushmore: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Monument Valley from Mount Rushmore?
The distance from Monument Valley to Mount Rushmore is 590.8 miles (950.8 km) as the crow flies. Mount Rushmore is located NE of Monument Valley. By car, the driving distance is approximately 709 miles, taking about 14h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 41min. Both are located in United States — Monument Valley in Utah and Mount Rushmore in South Dakota.
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 Monument Valley and Mount Rushmore. 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 Monument Valley to Mount Rushmore
Suggested Stops Between Monument Valley & Mount Rushmore
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 197 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
- You could travel this distance about 42.1 times to circle the Earth's equator