Monument Valley to Oakland: Road Trip Guide & Distance

669.2 miles 1076.9 km · straight line
927.8 miles actual route 1493.2 km · driving distance
17h 12min estimated drive time
$89 - $110 estimated fuel cost
~1h 51min flight time
279° W bearing direction

How far is Monument Valley from Oakland?

The distance from Monument Valley to Oakland is 669.2 miles (1076.9 km) as the crow flies. Oakland is located W of Monument Valley. By car, the driving distance is approximately 927.8 miles, taking about 17h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 51min. Both are located in United States — Monument Valley in Utah and Oakland in California.

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 Monument Valley and Oakland. 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 Monument Valley to Oakland

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 12min $89 - $110 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 38min $74–$139* Budget
Train ~22h 22min $111–$325* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Monument Valley & Oakland

Quick Facts

Monument Valley
36.98°N, 110.12°W
America/Denver
1625m elevation
Oakland
37.80°N, 122.27°W
America/Los_Angeles
13m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 223 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 56 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM