Capitol Reef to Los Angeles: Road Trip Guide & Distance

487.3 miles 784.3 km · straight line
603.7 miles actual route 971.6 km · driving distance
11h 22min estimated drive time
$58 - $72 estimated fuel cost
~1h 29min flight time
235° SW bearing direction

How far is Capitol Reef from Los Angeles?

The distance from Capitol Reef to Los Angeles is 487.3 miles (784.3 km) as the crow flies. Los Angeles is located SW of Capitol Reef. By car, the driving distance is approximately 603.7 miles, taking about 11h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Capitol Reef in Utah and Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 22min $58 - $72 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 38min $48–$91* Budget
Train ~10h 48min $72–$211* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Capitol Reef & Los Angeles

Quick Facts

Capitol Reef
38.28°N, 111.25°W
America/Denver
1693m elevation
Los Angeles
34.05°N, 118.24°W
America/Los_Angeles
71m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 162 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 51.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM