Monument Valley to San Francisco: Road Trip Guide & Distance

677.2 miles 1089.8 km · straight line
939.4 miles actual route 1511.8 km · driving distance
17h 28min estimated drive time
$90 - $111 estimated fuel cost
~1h 52min flight time
278° W bearing direction

How far is Monument Valley from San Francisco?

The distance from Monument Valley to San Francisco is 677.2 miles (1089.8 km) as the crow flies. San Francisco is located W of Monument Valley. By car, the driving distance is approximately 939.4 miles, taking about 17h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 52min. Both are located in United States — Monument Valley in Utah and San Francisco 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 San Francisco. 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 Francisco

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 28min $90 - $111 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 52min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 58min $75–$141* Budget
Train ~22h 42min $113–$329* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Monument Valley & San Francisco

Quick Facts

Monument Valley
36.98°N, 110.12°W
America/Denver
1625m elevation
San Francisco
37.77°N, 122.42°W
America/Los_Angeles
16m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 226 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 56 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM