Capitol Reef to Lincoln, Nebraska: Road Trip Guide & Distance

793.4 miles 1276.8 km · straight line
952.1 miles estimated 1532.2 km · driving distance
19h 9min estimated drive time
$92 - $113 estimated fuel cost
~2h 6min flight time
73° ENE bearing direction

How far is Capitol Reef from Lincoln, Nebraska?

The distance from Capitol Reef to Lincoln, Nebraska is 793.4 miles (1276.8 km) as the crow flies. Lincoln, Nebraska is located ENE of Capitol Reef. By car, the driving distance is approximately 952.1 miles, taking about 19h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 6min. Both are located in United States — Capitol Reef in Utah and Lincoln, Nebraska in Nebraska.

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 Lincoln, Nebraska. 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 Lincoln, Nebraska

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 9min $92 - $113 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 59min $76–$143* Budget
Train ~24h 54min $114–$333* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Capitol Reef & Lincoln, Nebraska

Quick Facts

Capitol Reef
38.28°N, 111.25°W
America/Denver
1693m elevation
Lincoln, Nebraska
40.81°N, 96.70°W
America/Chicago
362m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 264 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 66 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients