Capitol Reef to Portland, Oregon: Road Trip Guide & Distance

770.2 miles 1239.5 km · straight line
989.7 miles actual route 1592.8 km · driving distance
17h 38min estimated drive time
$95 - $117 estimated fuel cost
~2h 3min flight time
314° NW bearing direction

How far is Capitol Reef from Portland, Oregon?

The distance from Capitol Reef to Portland, Oregon is 770.2 miles (1239.5 km) as the crow flies. Portland, Oregon is located NW of Capitol Reef. By car, the driving distance is approximately 989.7 miles, taking about 17h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 3min. Both are located in United States — Capitol Reef in Utah and Portland, Oregon 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. 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 Portland, Oregon. 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 Portland, Oregon

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 38min $95 - $117 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 10min $79–$148* Budget
Train ~22h 55min $119–$346* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Capitol Reef & Portland, Oregon

Quick Facts

Capitol Reef
38.28°N, 111.25°W
America/Denver
1693m elevation
Portland, Oregon
45.52°N, 122.68°W
America/Los_Angeles
15m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 257 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 64 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM