I will be traveling in late May to Zion and Bryce National Parks. I was thinking of taking a trip to Arches, but I would only have a day and a half to spend. The distance concerns me, any suggestions Thanks

A day and a half? Is that for getting there and back or to spend once you get there? How long are you spending in Bryce and Zion?

There are two routes from Bryce to Arches. Fast route is 277 miles and about 5 hours of driving time. The slow more scenic route over hwy 12 is 273 miles BUT it's a lot slower driving so plan on a little over 7 hours.

If you decide that's to far, you might consider just driving the scenic hwy 12 to Torrey, Utah and spend a day at Capitol Reef National Park.

Utahtea

I will be staying 2 days in each park, (Bryce and Zion).The day and a half would include travel to Arches.Thanks for the help.

That's a lot of driving for such a stort time in Arches and there is so much more to see in the Moab area. I hope you plan on saving Arches area for another trip.

Utahtea

Hi. I agree with Utahtea. We had a similar dilemma, and we saved Arches for another trip. It is just too great a distance.

Where are you flying in and out of? I'll bet we could recommend many other ways you could spend that day and half!

Capitol Reef N.P. is worthwhile if you're still looking for another place to visit on your trip, and the scenic drive on Route 12 is great!