Capitol Reef to Santa Fe: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Capitol Reef from Santa Fe?

The distance from Capitol Reef to Santa Fe is 343.5 miles (552.8 km) as the crow flies. Santa Fe is located ESE of Capitol Reef. By car, the driving distance is approximately 412.2 miles, taking about 8h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in United States — Capitol Reef in Utah and Santa Fe in New Mexico.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Santa Fe. 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.