Monument Valley to Pendleton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

749.2 miles 1205.8 km · straight line
899.1 miles estimated 1447 km · driving distance
18h 5min estimated drive time
$87 - $106 estimated fuel cost
~2h 0min flight time
326° NW bearing direction

How far is Monument Valley from Pendleton?

The distance from Monument Valley to Pendleton is 749.2 miles (1205.8 km) as the crow flies. Pendleton is located NW of Monument Valley. By car, the driving distance is approximately 899.1 miles, taking about 18h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 0min. Both are located in United States — Monument Valley in Utah and Pendleton in Oregon.

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 Pendleton. 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 Pendleton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 5min $87 - $106 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 42min $72–$135* Budget
Train ~23h 31min $108–$315* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Monument Valley & Pendleton

Quick Facts

Monument Valley
36.98°N, 110.12°W
America/Denver
1625m elevation
Pendleton
45.67°N, 118.79°W
America/Los_Angeles
325m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 250 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 62 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients