Apple Valley, California to Capitol Reef: Road Trip Guide & Distance

421 miles 677.6 km · straight line
505.2 miles estimated 813.1 km · driving distance
10h 10min estimated drive time
$49 - $60 estimated fuel cost
~1h 21min flight time
50° NE bearing direction

How far is Apple Valley, California from Capitol Reef?

The distance from Apple Valley, California to Capitol Reef is 421 miles (677.6 km) as the crow flies. Capitol Reef is located NE of Apple Valley, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 505.2 miles, taking about 10h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 21min. Both are located in United States — Apple Valley, California in California and Capitol Reef in Utah.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Apple Valley, California 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 Apple Valley, California to Capitol Reef

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 10min $49 - $60 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 12min $40–$76* Budget
Train ~9h 40min $61–$177* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Apple Valley, California & Capitol Reef

Quick Facts

Apple Valley, California
34.50°N, 117.19°W
America/Los_Angeles
898m 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 140 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 59.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients