Monument Valley to Palmdale: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Monument Valley from Palmdale?

The distance from Monument Valley to Palmdale is 478 miles (769.2 km) as the crow flies. Palmdale is located WSW of Monument Valley. By car, the driving distance is approximately 573.5 miles, taking about 11h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 28min. Both are located in United States — Monument Valley in Utah and Palmdale in California.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Monument Valley and Palmdale. 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.