Capitol Reef to Mesa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

337.9 miles 543.8 km · straight line
551.8 miles actual route 888 km · driving distance
11h 16min estimated drive time
$53 - $65 estimated fuel cost
~1h 11min flight time
186° S bearing direction

How far is Capitol Reef from Mesa?

The distance from Capitol Reef to Mesa is 337.9 miles (543.8 km) as the crow flies. Mesa is located S of Capitol Reef. By car, the driving distance is approximately 551.8 miles, taking about 11h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in United States — Capitol Reef in Utah and Mesa in Arizona.

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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Capitol Reef and Mesa. 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 Mesa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 16min $53 - $65 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 31min $44–$83* Budget
Train ~10h 42min $66–$193* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Capitol Reef & Mesa

Quick Facts

Capitol Reef
38.28°N, 111.25°W
America/Denver
1693m elevation
Mesa
33.42°N, 111.83°W
America/Phoenix
378m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 113 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 73.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM