Monument Valley to San Diego: Road Trip Guide & Distance

496.2 miles 798.6 km · straight line
663 miles actual route 1067 km · driving distance
12h 29min estimated drive time
$64 - $79 estimated fuel cost
~1h 30min flight time
236° SW bearing direction

How far is Monument Valley from San Diego?

The distance from Monument Valley to San Diego is 496.2 miles (798.6 km) as the crow flies. San Diego is located SW of Monument Valley. By car, the driving distance is approximately 663 miles, taking about 12h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 30min. Both are located in United States — Monument Valley in Utah and San Diego 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Monument Valley and San Diego. 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 San Diego

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 29min $64 - $79 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 30min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 59min $53–$99* Budget
Train ~11h 52min $80–$232* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Monument Valley & San Diego

Quick Facts

Monument Valley
36.98°N, 110.12°W
America/Denver
1625m elevation
San Diego
32.72°N, 117.16°W
America/Los_Angeles
20m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 165 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 50.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM