Monument Valley to San Tan Valley: Road Trip Guide & Distance

273.9 miles 440.8 km · straight line
342.4 miles estimated 551 km · driving distance
6h 53min estimated drive time
$33 - $41 estimated fuel cost
~1h 3min flight time
197° SSW bearing direction

How far is Monument Valley from San Tan Valley?

The distance from Monument Valley to San Tan Valley is 273.9 miles (440.8 km) as the crow flies. San Tan Valley is located SSW of Monument Valley. By car, the driving distance is approximately 342.4 miles, taking about 6h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 3min. Both are located in United States — Monument Valley in Utah and San Tan Valley 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. 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 Tan Valley. 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 San Tan Valley

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 53min $33 - $41 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 16min $27–$51* Budget
Train ~6h 32min $41–$120* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Monument Valley & San Tan Valley

Quick Facts

Monument Valley
36.98°N, 110.12°W
America/Denver
1625m elevation
San Tan Valley
33.19°N, 111.53°W
America/Phoenix
462m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 91 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 23 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 90.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients