Capitol Reef to Tucson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

419.1 miles 674.4 km · straight line
648.3 miles actual route 1043.3 km · driving distance
12h 52min estimated drive time
$62 - $77 estimated fuel cost
~1h 21min flight time
178° S bearing direction

How far is Capitol Reef from Tucson?

The distance from Capitol Reef to Tucson is 419.1 miles (674.4 km) as the crow flies. Tucson is located S of Capitol Reef. By car, the driving distance is approximately 648.3 miles, taking about 12h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 21min. Both are located in United States — Capitol Reef in Utah and Tucson in Arizona.

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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Capitol Reef and Tucson. 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 Tucson

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 52min $62 - $77 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 26min $52–$97* Budget
Train ~12h 13min $78–$227* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Capitol Reef & Tucson

Quick Facts

Capitol Reef
38.28°N, 111.25°W
America/Denver
1693m elevation
Tucson
32.22°N, 110.97°W
America/Phoenix
728m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 140 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 59.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM