Baltimore to Capitol Reef: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1855.2 miles 2985.6 km · straight line
2127.6 miles actual route 3424.1 km · driving distance
38h 29min estimated drive time
$205 - $252 estimated fuel cost
~4h 14min flight time
279° W bearing direction

How far is Baltimore from Capitol Reef?

The distance from Baltimore to Capitol Reef is 1855.2 miles (2985.6 km) as the crow flies. Capitol Reef is located W of Baltimore. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2127.6 miles, taking about 38h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 14min. Both are located in United States — Baltimore in Maryland 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 Baltimore and Capitol Reef. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Baltimore to Capitol Reef

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 38h 29min $205 - $252 Flexible stops
Fly ~4h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~46h 11min $170–$319* Budget
Train ~50h 2min $255–$745* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Baltimore & Capitol Reef

Quick Facts

Baltimore
39.29°N, 76.61°W
America/New_York
10m 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 618 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 155 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 13.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM