Capitol Reef to Sacramento: Road Trip Guide & Distance

554.7 miles 892.7 km · straight line
749.8 miles actual route 1206.7 km · driving distance
15h 1min estimated drive time
$72 - $89 estimated fuel cost
~1h 37min flight time
275° W bearing direction

How far is Capitol Reef from Sacramento?

The distance from Capitol Reef to Sacramento is 554.7 miles (892.7 km) as the crow flies. Sacramento is located W of Capitol Reef. By car, the driving distance is approximately 749.8 miles, taking about 15h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Both are located in United States — Capitol Reef in Utah and Sacramento in California.

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 Sacramento. 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 Sacramento

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 1min $72 - $89 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 1min $60–$112* Budget
Train ~19h 31min $90–$262* Comfort

Quick Facts

Capitol Reef
38.28°N, 111.25°W
America/Denver
1693m elevation
Sacramento
38.58°N, 121.49°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 185 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM