Capitol Reef to Denver: Road Trip Guide & Distance

350.6 miles 564.2 km · straight line
437.8 miles actual route 704.6 km · driving distance
8h 11min estimated drive time
$42 - $52 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
71° ENE bearing direction

How far is Capitol Reef from Denver?

The distance from Capitol Reef to Denver is 350.6 miles (564.2 km) as the crow flies. Denver is located ENE of Capitol Reef. By car, the driving distance is approximately 437.8 miles, taking about 8h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Capitol Reef in Utah and Denver 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 Denver. 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 Denver

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 11min $42 - $52 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 49min $35–$66* Budget
Train ~7h 46min $53–$153* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Capitol Reef & Denver

Quick Facts

Capitol Reef
38.28°N, 111.25°W
America/Denver
1693m elevation
Denver
39.74°N, 104.99°W
America/Denver
1609m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 117 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 71 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM