Capitol Reef to Roswell, New Mexico: Road Trip Guide & Distance

505.5 miles 813.6 km · straight line
606.6 miles estimated 976.3 km · driving distance
12h 12min estimated drive time
$58 - $72 estimated fuel cost
~1h 31min flight time
130° SE bearing direction

How far is Capitol Reef from Roswell, New Mexico?

The distance from Capitol Reef to Roswell, New Mexico is 505.5 miles (813.6 km) as the crow flies. Roswell, New Mexico is located SE of Capitol Reef. By car, the driving distance is approximately 606.6 miles, taking about 12h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Both are located in United States — Capitol Reef in Utah and Roswell, New Mexico in New Mexico.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Capitol Reef and Roswell, New Mexico. 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 Roswell, New Mexico

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 12min $58 - $72 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 38min $49–$91* Budget
Train ~15h 52min $73–$212* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Capitol Reef & Roswell, New Mexico

Quick Facts

Capitol Reef
38.28°N, 111.25°W
America/Denver
1693m elevation
Roswell, New Mexico
33.39°N, 104.52°W
America/Denver
1090m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 169 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 49.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients