Canton, Ohio to Capitol Reef: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1593.2 miles 2564 km · straight line
1911.8 miles estimated 3076.8 km · driving distance
38h 28min estimated drive time
$184 - $226 estimated fuel cost
~3h 42min flight time
274° W bearing direction

How far is Canton, Ohio from Capitol Reef?

The distance from Canton, Ohio to Capitol Reef is 1593.2 miles (2564 km) as the crow flies. Capitol Reef is located W of Canton, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1911.8 miles, taking about 38h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 42min. Both are located in United States — Canton, Ohio in Ohio 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 Canton, Ohio 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 Canton, Ohio to Capitol Reef

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 38h 28min $184 - $226 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~46h 10min $153–$287* Budget
Train ~50h 0min $229–$669* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Canton, Ohio & Capitol Reef

Quick Facts

Canton, Ohio
40.80°N, 81.38°W
America/New_York
323m 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 531 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 133 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 15.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients