Monument Valley to San Jose: Road Trip Guide & Distance

648.1 miles 1043 km · straight line
897.1 miles actual route 1443.8 km · driving distance
16h 45min estimated drive time
$86 - $106 estimated fuel cost
~1h 48min flight time
276° W bearing direction

How far is Monument Valley from San Jose?

The distance from Monument Valley to San Jose is 648.1 miles (1043 km) as the crow flies. San Jose is located W of Monument Valley. By car, the driving distance is approximately 897.1 miles, taking about 16h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 48min. Both are located in United States — Monument Valley in Utah and San Jose 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 Jose. 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 Jose

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 45min $86 - $106 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 6min $72–$135* Budget
Train ~21h 47min $108–$314* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Monument Valley & San Jose

Quick Facts

Monument Valley
36.98°N, 110.12°W
America/Denver
1625m elevation
San Jose
37.34°N, 121.89°W
America/Los_Angeles
25m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 216 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 54 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM