Capitol Reef to Mammoth Lakes: Road Trip Guide & Distance

423 miles 680.7 km · straight line
507.5 miles estimated 816.8 km · driving distance
10h 13min estimated drive time
$49 - $60 estimated fuel cost
~1h 21min flight time
266° W bearing direction

How far is Capitol Reef from Mammoth Lakes?

The distance from Capitol Reef to Mammoth Lakes is 423 miles (680.7 km) as the crow flies. Mammoth Lakes is located W of Capitol Reef. By car, the driving distance is approximately 507.5 miles, taking about 10h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 21min. Both are located in United States — Capitol Reef in Utah and Mammoth Lakes in California.

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. 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 Mammoth Lakes. 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 Mammoth Lakes

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 13min $49 - $60 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 16min $41–$76* Budget
Train ~9h 42min $61–$178* Comfort

Quick Facts

Capitol Reef
38.28°N, 111.25°W
America/Denver
1693m elevation
Mammoth Lakes
37.65°N, 118.97°W
America/Los_Angeles
2400m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 141 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 58.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients