Capitol Reef to San Jose: Road Trip Guide & Distance

584.1 miles 940 km · straight line
858.9 miles actual route 1382.3 km · driving distance
16h 16min estimated drive time
$83 - $102 estimated fuel cost
~1h 41min flight time
267° W bearing direction

How far is Capitol Reef from San Jose?

The distance from Capitol Reef to San Jose is 584.1 miles (940 km) as the crow flies. San Jose is located W of Capitol Reef. By car, the driving distance is approximately 858.9 miles, taking about 16h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 41min. Both are located in United States — Capitol Reef in Utah and San Jose 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. 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 San Jose. 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 Jose

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 16min $83 - $102 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 31min $69–$129* Budget
Train ~21h 9min $103–$301* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Capitol Reef & San Jose

Quick Facts

Capitol Reef
38.28°N, 111.25°W
America/Denver
1693m elevation
San Jose
37.34°N, 121.89°W
America/Los_Angeles
25m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 195 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM