Monument Valley to Petrified Forest: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Monument Valley from Petrified Forest?

The distance from Monument Valley to Petrified Forest is 144.4 miles (232.4 km) as the crow flies. Petrified Forest is located S of Monument Valley. By car, the driving distance is approximately 180.5 miles, taking about 3h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 47min. Both are located in United States — Monument Valley in Utah and Petrified Forest in Arizona.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Monument Valley and Petrified Forest. 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.