Monument Valley to Yakima: Road Trip Guide & Distance

851.7 miles 1370.7 km · straight line
1022 miles estimated 1644.8 km · driving distance
20h 34min estimated drive time
$98 - $121 estimated fuel cost
~2h 13min flight time
325° NW bearing direction

How far is Monument Valley from Yakima?

The distance from Monument Valley to Yakima is 851.7 miles (1370.7 km) as the crow flies. Yakima is located NW of Monument Valley. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1022 miles, taking about 20h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 13min. Both are located in United States — Monument Valley in Utah and Yakima in Washington.

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 Yakima. 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 Yakima

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 34min $98 - $121 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 41min $82–$153* Budget
Train ~26h 44min $123–$358* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Monument Valley & Yakima

Quick Facts

Monument Valley
36.98°N, 110.12°W
America/Denver
1625m elevation
Yakima
46.60°N, 120.51°W
America/Los_Angeles
326m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 284 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 71 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients