Capitol Reef to Jacksonville, Illinois: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1130.3 miles 1819 km · straight line
1356.3 miles estimated 2182.8 km · driving distance
27h 17min estimated drive time
$131 - $161 estimated fuel cost
~2h 46min flight time
78° ENE bearing direction

How far is Capitol Reef from Jacksonville, Illinois?

The distance from Capitol Reef to Jacksonville, Illinois is 1130.3 miles (1819 km) as the crow flies. Jacksonville, Illinois is located ENE of Capitol Reef. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1356.3 miles, taking about 27h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 46min. Both are located in United States — Capitol Reef in Utah and Jacksonville, Illinois in Illinois.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Capitol Reef and Jacksonville, Illinois. 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 Capitol Reef to Jacksonville, Illinois

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 27h 17min $131 - $161 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~32h 44min $109–$203* Budget
Train ~35h 28min $163–$475* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Capitol Reef & Jacksonville, Illinois

Quick Facts

Capitol Reef
38.28°N, 111.25°W
America/Denver
1693m elevation
Jacksonville, Illinois
39.73°N, 90.23°W
America/Chicago
186m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 377 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 94 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients