Altus to Capitol Reef: Road Trip Guide & Distance

707.6 miles 1138.8 km · straight line
849.2 miles estimated 1366.6 km · driving distance
17h 5min estimated drive time
$82 - $101 estimated fuel cost
~1h 55min flight time
294° WNW bearing direction

How far is Altus from Capitol Reef?

The distance from Altus to Capitol Reef is 707.6 miles (1138.8 km) as the crow flies. Capitol Reef is located WNW of Altus. By car, the driving distance is approximately 849.2 miles, taking about 17h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 55min. Both are located in United States — Altus in Oklahoma and Capitol Reef in Utah.

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 Altus and Capitol Reef. 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 Altus to Capitol Reef

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 5min $82 - $101 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 55min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 30min $68–$127* Budget
Train ~22h 13min $102–$297* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Altus & Capitol Reef

Quick Facts

Altus
34.64°N, 99.33°W
America/Chicago
426m elevation
Capitol Reef
38.28°N, 111.25°W
America/Denver
1693m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 236 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 59 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients