Capitol Reef to Springfield, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

981.8 miles 1580.1 km · straight line
1178.2 miles estimated 1896.1 km · driving distance
23h 42min estimated drive time
$113 - $140 estimated fuel cost
~2h 29min flight time
89° E bearing direction

How far is Capitol Reef from Springfield, Missouri?

The distance from Capitol Reef to Springfield, Missouri is 981.8 miles (1580.1 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Missouri is located E of Capitol Reef. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1178.2 miles, taking about 23h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 29min. Both are located in United States — Capitol Reef in Utah and Springfield, Missouri in Missouri.

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. 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 Springfield, Missouri. 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 Springfield, Missouri

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 42min $113 - $140 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 26min $94–$177* Budget
Train ~30h 49min $141–$412* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Capitol Reef & Springfield, Missouri

Quick Facts

Capitol Reef
38.28°N, 111.25°W
America/Denver
1693m elevation
Springfield, Missouri
37.22°N, 93.30°W
America/Chicago
396m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 327 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 82 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients