Blue Springs to Capitol Reef: Road Trip Guide & Distance

915.5 miles 1473.4 km · straight line
1098.6 miles estimated 1768.1 km · driving distance
22h 6min estimated drive time
$106 - $130 estimated fuel cost
~2h 21min flight time
272° W bearing direction

How far is Blue Springs from Capitol Reef?

The distance from Blue Springs to Capitol Reef is 915.5 miles (1473.4 km) as the crow flies. Capitol Reef is located W of Blue Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1098.6 miles, taking about 22h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 21min. Both are located in United States — Blue Springs in Missouri 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 Blue Springs 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 Blue Springs to Capitol Reef

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 6min $106 - $130 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 31min $88–$165* Budget
Train ~28h 44min $132–$385* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Blue Springs & Capitol Reef

Quick Facts

Blue Springs
39.02°N, 94.28°W
America/Chicago
297m 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 305 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 76 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients