Capitol Reef to Death Valley: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Capitol Reef from Death Valley?

The distance from Capitol Reef to Death Valley is 334.6 miles (538.5 km) as the crow flies. Death Valley is located WSW of Capitol Reef. By car, the driving distance is approximately 401.5 miles, taking about 8h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Capitol Reef in Utah and Death Valley in California.

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. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Capitol Reef and Death Valley. 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.