Capitol Reef to Lassen Volcanic: Road Trip Guide & Distance

568.3 miles 914.6 km · straight line
682 miles estimated 1097.5 km · driving distance
13h 43min estimated drive time
$66 - $81 estimated fuel cost
~1h 39min flight time
289° WNW bearing direction

How far is Capitol Reef from Lassen Volcanic?

The distance from Capitol Reef to Lassen Volcanic is 568.3 miles (914.6 km) as the crow flies. Lassen Volcanic is located WNW of Capitol Reef. By car, the driving distance is approximately 682 miles, taking about 13h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 39min. Both are located in United States — Capitol Reef in Utah and Lassen Volcanic in California.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Capitol Reef and Lassen Volcanic. 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 Lassen Volcanic

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 43min $66 - $81 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 28min $55–$102* Budget
Train ~17h 50min $82–$239* Comfort

Quick Facts

Capitol Reef
38.28°N, 111.25°W
America/Denver
1693m elevation
Lassen Volcanic
40.50°N, 121.50°W
America/Los_Angeles
3187m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 189 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients