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Page to Monument Valley: the drive
The drive from Page to Monument Valley covers 126 miles (203 km) and takes about 2 hr 15 min without stops, mostly on AZ-98, US-160 and US-163.
It's an easy drive that leaves plenty of time to explore along the way. Allow about 3 hrs with breaks.
We found 5 worthwhile stops within about 25 miles of the route, including Goosenecks State Park.
| Main roads | Approx. miles |
|---|---|
| AZ-98 | 64 |
| US-160 | 32 |
| US-163 | 24 |
Best time to go: March to May and September to November; sunrise and sunset are the money shots.
Best stops between Page and Monument Valley
Before you leave Page
- 1
Glen Canyon Dam & Lake Powell
The Carl Hayden Visitor Center overlooks the dam and the start of Lake Powell's 1,900 miles of shoreline.
Photo: Adbar · CC BY-SA 3.0 - 2
Horseshoe Bend
The famous 1,000-foot overlook of a Colorado River meander, reached by an easy 1.5-mile round-trip walk. Paid parking.
Photo: Thomas Wolf, www.foto-tw.de · CC BY-SA 3.0 - 3
Navajo Bridge, Marble Canyon
Walk the historic 1929 bridge 470 feet above the Colorado River and look for California condors roosting underneath.
- 4
Antelope Canyon
Sculpted slot canyons on Navajo land, visited only with a licensed tour. Upper is for light beams, Lower for ladders and curves.
Photo: Lucas Löffler · Public domain
Near Monument Valley
- 5
Goosenecks State Park
The San Juan River carves tight entrenched meanders 1,000 feet below a simple overlook near Mexican Hat.
Photo: Chesley Chen · CC BY-SA 3.0
Where to stay in Kayenta
The sandstone buttes of every Western movie, run by the Navajo Nation, with a 17-mile dirt loop drive. Kayenta is the closest town with lodging. Rooms near national parks sell out in peak season, so book early.
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Page to Monument Valley road trip FAQ
How long is the drive from Page to Monument Valley?
About 2 hr 15 min without stops for 126 miles via AZ-98, US-160 and US-163. With breaks for fuel and food, allow around 3 hrs.
Can you drive from Page to Monument Valley in one day?
Yes. At 2 hr 15 min of driving it's a comfortable one-day trip. Leave early so you arrive with daylight to spare.
What are the best stops between Page and Monument Valley?
Top stops include Goosenecks State Park. See the full list with detour times above.
How much does gas cost from Page to Monument Valley?
About $16 one way in a car that gets 28 mpg with gas at $3.60 a gallon. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own car and prices.
When is the best time to visit Monument Valley?
March to May and September to November; sunrise and sunset are the money shots.
Route calculated from OpenStreetMap data and checked 2026-11-09. Drive times assume normal traffic and no stops.