Capitol Reef to Memphis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1191.1 miles 1916.9 km · straight line
1531.4 miles actual route 2464.5 km · driving distance
26h 44min estimated drive time
$147 - $181 estimated fuel cost
~2h 54min flight time
94° E bearing direction

How far is Capitol Reef from Memphis?

The distance from Capitol Reef to Memphis is 1191.1 miles (1916.9 km) as the crow flies. Memphis is located E of Capitol Reef. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1531.4 miles, taking about 26h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 54min. Both are located in United States — Capitol Reef in Utah and Memphis in Tennessee.

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 Memphis. 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 Memphis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 26h 44min $147 - $181 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~32h 5min $123–$230* Budget
Train ~34h 45min $184–$536* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Capitol Reef & Memphis

Quick Facts

Capitol Reef
38.28°N, 111.25°W
America/Denver
1693m elevation
Memphis
35.15°N, 90.05°W
America/Chicago
102m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 397 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 99 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM