Ardmore to Capitol Reef: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Ardmore from Capitol Reef?

The distance from Ardmore to Capitol Reef is 834.7 miles (1343.3 km) as the crow flies. Capitol Reef is located WNW of Ardmore. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1001.7 miles, taking about 20h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 11min. Both are located in United States — Ardmore 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 Ardmore 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.