Boulder City to Capitol Reef: Road Trip Guide & Distance

253.6 miles 408.2 km · straight line
317.1 miles estimated 510.3 km · driving distance
6h 23min estimated drive time
$31 - $38 estimated fuel cost
~1h 1min flight time
50° NE bearing direction

How far is Boulder City from Capitol Reef?

The distance from Boulder City to Capitol Reef is 253.6 miles (408.2 km) as the crow flies. Capitol Reef is located NE of Boulder City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 317.1 miles, taking about 6h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 1min. Both are located in United States — Boulder City in Nevada and Capitol Reef in Utah.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Boulder City 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 Boulder City to Capitol Reef

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 23min $31 - $38 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 1min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 40min $25–$48* Budget
Train ~6h 4min $38–$111* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Boulder City & Capitol Reef

Quick Facts

Boulder City
35.98°N, 114.83°W
America/Los_Angeles
765m 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 85 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 21 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 98.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients