Capitol Reef to San Diego: Road Trip Guide & Distance

508.3 miles 818.1 km · straight line
664.8 miles actual route 1069.9 km · driving distance
12h 30min estimated drive time
$64 - $79 estimated fuel cost
~1h 31min flight time
223° SW bearing direction

How far is Capitol Reef from San Diego?

The distance from Capitol Reef to San Diego is 508.3 miles (818.1 km) as the crow flies. San Diego is located SW of Capitol Reef. By car, the driving distance is approximately 664.8 miles, taking about 12h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Both are located in United States — Capitol Reef in Utah and San Diego 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 San Diego. 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 San Diego

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 30min $64 - $79 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 0min $53–$100* Budget
Train ~16h 15min $80–$233* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Capitol Reef & San Diego

Quick Facts

Capitol Reef
38.28°N, 111.25°W
America/Denver
1693m elevation
San Diego
32.72°N, 117.16°W
America/Los_Angeles
20m 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 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM