Capitol Reef to Pendleton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

640.2 miles 1030.3 km · straight line
768.3 miles estimated 1236.4 km · driving distance
15h 27min estimated drive time
$74 - $91 estimated fuel cost
~1h 47min flight time
325° NW bearing direction

How far is Capitol Reef from Pendleton?

The distance from Capitol Reef to Pendleton is 640.2 miles (1030.3 km) as the crow flies. Pendleton is located NW of Capitol Reef. By car, the driving distance is approximately 768.3 miles, taking about 15h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 47min. Both are located in United States — Capitol Reef in Utah and Pendleton in Oregon.

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. 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 Pendleton. 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 Pendleton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 27min $74 - $91 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 47min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 32min $61–$115* Budget
Train ~20h 5min $92–$269* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Capitol Reef & Pendleton

Quick Facts

Capitol Reef
38.28°N, 111.25°W
America/Denver
1693m elevation
Pendleton
45.67°N, 118.79°W
America/Los_Angeles
325m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 213 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 53 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients