Badlands to Capitol Reef: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Badlands from Capitol Reef?

The distance from Badlands to Capitol Reef is 602.3 miles (969.3 km) as the crow flies. Capitol Reef is located SW of Badlands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 722.8 miles, taking about 14h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 43min. Both are located in United States — Badlands in South Dakota 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Badlands 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.