Bartlesville to Capitol Reef: Road Trip Guide & Distance

842.4 miles 1355.7 km · straight line
1010.8 miles estimated 1626.8 km · driving distance
20h 20min estimated drive time
$97 - $120 estimated fuel cost
~2h 12min flight time
282° WNW bearing direction

How far is Bartlesville from Capitol Reef?

The distance from Bartlesville to Capitol Reef is 842.4 miles (1355.7 km) as the crow flies. Capitol Reef is located WNW of Bartlesville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1010.8 miles, taking about 20h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 12min. Both are located in United States — Bartlesville 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 Bartlesville 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 Bartlesville to Capitol Reef

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 20min $97 - $120 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 24min $81–$152* Budget
Train ~26h 26min $121–$354* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bartlesville & Capitol Reef

Quick Facts

Bartlesville
36.75°N, 95.98°W
America/Chicago
214m 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 281 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 70 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients