Capitol Reef to Colorado Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

349.1 miles 561.9 km · straight line
503.8 miles actual route 810.8 km · driving distance
9h 22min estimated drive time
$48 - $60 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
82° E bearing direction

How far is Capitol Reef from Colorado Springs?

The distance from Capitol Reef to Colorado Springs is 349.1 miles (561.9 km) as the crow flies. Colorado Springs is located E of Capitol Reef. By car, the driving distance is approximately 503.8 miles, taking about 9h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Capitol Reef in Utah and Colorado Springs in Colorado.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Capitol Reef and Colorado Springs. 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 Capitol Reef to Colorado Springs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 22min $48 - $60 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 14min $40–$76* Budget
Train ~8h 54min $60–$176* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Capitol Reef & Colorado Springs

Quick Facts

Capitol Reef
38.28°N, 111.25°W
America/Denver
1693m elevation
Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 116 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 71.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM