Capitol Reef to Nashville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1350.1 miles 2172.7 km · straight line
1593.6 miles actual route 2564.6 km · driving distance
28h 40min estimated drive time
$153 - $189 estimated fuel cost
~3h 13min flight time
89° E bearing direction

How far is Capitol Reef from Nashville?

The distance from Capitol Reef to Nashville is 1350.1 miles (2172.7 km) as the crow flies. Nashville is located E of Capitol Reef. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1593.6 miles, taking about 28h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 13min. Both are located in United States — Capitol Reef in Utah and Nashville 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 Nashville. 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 Nashville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 28h 40min $153 - $189 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~34h 24min $127–$239* Budget
Train ~37h 16min $191–$558* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Capitol Reef & Nashville

Quick Facts

Capitol Reef
38.28°N, 111.25°W
America/Denver
1693m elevation
Nashville
36.16°N, 86.78°W
America/Chicago
182m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 450 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 113 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM