Capitol Reef to Oklahoma City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

782.6 miles 1259.5 km · straight line
1002.9 miles actual route 1614 km · driving distance
19h 17min estimated drive time
$97 - $119 estimated fuel cost
~2h 4min flight time
100° E bearing direction

How far is Capitol Reef from Oklahoma City?

The distance from Capitol Reef to Oklahoma City is 782.6 miles (1259.5 km) as the crow flies. Oklahoma City is located E of Capitol Reef. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1002.9 miles, taking about 19h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 4min. Both are located in United States — Capitol Reef in Utah and Oklahoma City in Oklahoma.

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 Oklahoma City. 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 Oklahoma City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 17min $97 - $119 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 4min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 8min $80–$150* Budget
Train ~25h 4min $120–$351* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Capitol Reef & Oklahoma City

Quick Facts

Capitol Reef
38.28°N, 111.25°W
America/Denver
1693m elevation
Oklahoma City
35.47°N, 97.52°W
America/Chicago
366m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 261 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 65 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM