When planning a Utah national parks itinerary, it’s easy to be stumped on how many days you need. Utah’s five national parks – Arches, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, and Zion – include some of the most beautiful and interesting landscapes in the country. Utah is an exciting destination for sure, however, when planning a road trip to the Utah national parks it’s easy to get conflicting advice about how much time to allow in your itinerary.
One article says you need at least 12-14 days to hit all the parks, while a Google search result shows titles teasing how to visit Utah’s Mighty Five in 5 days.
Five days versus two weeks… that’s quite a difference.
A Utah national parks itinerary is complex.
If you’re a bit confused, you’re not alone. Planning a Utah national parks itinerary is more complex than creating an itinerary for other national parks.
First of all, you are trying to fit five completely different parks into one vacation. Sounds like you would need a lot of time. But then again, they are all within a half-day drive of each other or less. (Arches to Canyonlands is only 30 minutes.)
The accessibility is a huge bonus if you are short on time, but it’s not that simple. The close proximity of the parks actually brings up unique questions:
Since the parks are relatively close to each other, can I crank them all out in less than a week?
Will the scenery be similar in each of Utah’s Mighty 5 national parks? Does it even make sense to go to all of them?
In which parks should we spend more of our time?
Does it matter which park I start in or which direction I go?
(Find out the BEST time of year to visit Utah’s national parks here.)
Balance vacation time with can’t-miss experiences.
Here at Scenic and Savvy we strongly emphasize being efficient with your vacation time. We know busy adults have a limited amount of vacation days to use each year. Even if you do have ample time off of work, you are likely scheduling around other activities and obligations.
That being said, you are investing time and money into this trip. You don’t want to leave feeling rushed, disappointed, or that you missed experiencing something important to you.
While you can physically visit all five national parks in one week or even five days, we don’t recommend it. Here’s why:
1. Utah national parks’ landscape is stunningly scenic and varied.
First, it’s important to mention that you really should visit all five parks, in case you were thinking of skipping one. Each of Utah’s national parks is very different and spectacular. It’s crazy to fathom since they are all located in the southern part of the same state, but each park has its own unique landscape to explore – natural beauty not found anywhere else in the country.
(Click to see all Utah’s national parks RANKED and COMPARED by our family of five – mom, dad, two teenage sons and a tween daughter.)
2. A Utah vacation is an active outdoor adventure.
A trip through Utah’s national parks involves a lot of exercise. Hiking, climbing and exploring are the ways to see the sights. Even the most active travelers can benefit from mixing a little downtime into the schedule rather than powering through hurriedly day after day.
3. Arches, Bryce Canyon, and Zion cannot be appreciated in only one day each.
Some popular Utah national park adventures take several hours to experience, such as hiking to Delicate Arch in Arches, and Angel’s Landing and The Narrows in Zion. These adventures are popular for a reason, and you will regret not allowing enough time to experience them.
In addition, many of Utah’s national parks have can’t-miss sunrises and sunsets. The magical way the sun hits Bryce Canyon’s hoodoos in the early morning and evening hours means overnighting in the area is a must. Canyonlands’ Mesa Arch offers a spectacular sunrise, tacking on another night in your Utah national parks itinerary.
4. Rushing may make you miss the reward.
In Capitol Reef National Park, the biggest draw – and what sets it apart from the other parks – is its overall charm. The Fruita Historic District in the heart of Capitol Reef includes an old homestead, one-room schoolhouse, and orchard. (Make sure to buy a slice of pie in the old home that was turned into a small store/museum.) Admittedly, you don’t need as much time in this park as Zion or Arches (one day should do it), but you’ll miss its biggest reward if you rush through it.
5. The area between the parks is extraordinary.
Fitting in all five of Utah’s national parks to your itinerary is likely your goal – and it’s a good one – but be aware there is a lot more to Utah than just the national parks. Our family’s favorite hike wasn’t even in one of the national parks. It was Little Wild Horse Canyon near Green River (a short detour along the drive from Canyonlands to Capitol Reef.) It’s an exciting and beautiful hike through a narrow slot canyon.
Your main focus should be experiencing the national parks, but with many other well-known, and super scenic Utah destinations outside of the parks (Dead Horse Point State Park, Goblin Valley, Monument Valley, Grand Staircase National Monument, to name a few), you may want to fit one or two into your itinerary as you go. Just something to consider. We wouldn’t have known what we were missing had we not hiked the slot canyon, but we definitely have richer memories by including it.
You’ll also experience a breathtaking drive between the parks – especially between Capitol Reef and Bryce Canyon. It’s not necessary to add in a ton of extra time to experience it, but it’s good to keep in mind so you aren’t thrown off schedule when you decide to pull over at multiple vista views along the way.
So, how many days are needed for a Utah national parks itinerary?
Scenic and Savvy says “nine,” including travel time to and from the Salt Lake City airport. (See itinerary below.)
*And YES, it does matter which park you start in and which direction you go.
Arches should be your first stop as you work your way down to Zion. Arches is an awe-inspiring beginning. You’ll wonder, “How can it get any better than this?” Then, later in your travels you hit Bryce Canyon and Zion and you realize the answer to that question… “It just does!”
Zion is ranked as one of the most visited U.S. National Parks for a reason. Its scenery is jaw-dropping. Its hiking adventures are world-renowned. Even after a week touring the picturesque red rock landscapes of all the other parks, you will be amazed at what awaits you in the final park of your journey. That is why it should be saved for last.
Our family all ranked Zion #1 on our comparison of the parks. Click to read our in-depth comparison and rankings of all 5 Utah National Parks.
Sample Utah National Parks Itinerary
Day One:
Arches National Park (including travel time – Arches is a 4-hour drive from Salt Lake City)
Day Two:
Arches National Park
Day Three:
Canyonlands National Park
Little Wild Horse Canyon – super fun slot canyon trail, optional, but highly recommended
Drive to Capitol Reef National Park
Day Four:
Capitol Reef National Park
Drive to Bryce Canyon National Park on Scenic Byway 12
Day Five:
Bryce Canyon National Park
Day Six:
Bryce Canyon National Park – a.m.
Drive to Zion
Zion National Park – p.m.
Day Seven:
Zion National Park
Day Eight:
Zion National Park
Day Nine:
Travel day (Zion to Salt Lake City is a 4.5 hour drive)
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Everything you shared has been SO!!!! helpful!
Thanks for the comment, Barbara. I’m so glad you found our information helpful. Enjoy your trip!
This is great information.
However, I am thinking that since we are driving from Colorado, that we would drive to Zion first, & then work our way east back to Colorado. We are late 60’s & mid 70’s in age, & not active. Non-strenuous hikes are what we are aiming for.
What are your thoughts on this?
Thanks for commenting, Ruby. I’m not sure that driving from Colorado changes anything in the itinerary. You’ll need to start somewhere and eventually loop back around to your starting point, so I’d still suggest starting in Arches and ending in Zion. But it’s completely up to you. Whichever direction you go, it will be amazing! 🙂 As far as non-strenuous hikes, all the parks have a variety of easy and challenging trails. Here are some easier ones to explore: Landscape Arch and the Windows section in Arches. Canyonlands is great because there are a lot of views you can drive to. In Capitol Reef there is Gooseneck’s Trail and walking to see the petroglyphs. You can walk around the rim in Bryce Canyon which is impressive. And in Zion, the Riverside walk is pretty, and even just walking around the grassy area by the lodge is inviting and scenic. Hope you have a great trip!
I so wish I had read this BEFORE the 17 day epic road trip my friend and I took from Cleveland to Denver, first Rocky Mountain National Park all the way up Trail Ridge Road then down and out the other side to Vernal UT, Arches, Capital Reef, Bryce, Zion, Sand Hollow State Park. Then down to the south rim of the Grand Canyon, the Petrified Forest and culminating at Mesa Verde.
I think we would have done better if I’d realized that you absolutely cannot do more than one park in a day. We also included Dinosaur National Quarry because we were travelling with our kids. I don’t think I realized JUST HOW big Utah is. We saw a heck of a lot, but there was a lot we missed (Canyonlands.. *sob*) but we still had an amazing trip. As you mentioned, just the road in between the parks was full of scenic vistas and dizzying heights. I took so much video while we were travelling.
One find was Sand Hollow State Park where you can swim in a red rock quarry. It was absolutely stunning and my 10 year old son went Cliff Diving!! Well he jumped – but still there’s a 40 foot drop! I would totally add that in to any summer itinerary in the future.
Wow… sounds like a fun trip! You saw a lot in 17 days. I’ve never been to Sand Hollow. I’ll have to put it on my list! Thanks for the comment, Jennifer.
I’m a little confused as when we need overnight accommodations, if following your recommendation, which sounds fantastic. We will be traveling with 3 RVs. Any help is appreciated.
Hi Susan, This is how we did it: Nights 1 and 2 we stayed in Moab near Arches National Park. Night 3 we stayed in Torrey near Capitol Reef. Nights 4 and 5 we stayed near Bryce Canyon. Nights 6, 7, 8 we stayed at Zion National Park. Hope that helps!
We are planning a fall trip to the Big 5, but am wondering just what time is “fall” in Utah? We want to include the North Rim of the Grand Canyon in our trip and according to the NPS website, services there close by October 15th. Would the first two weeks of October include changes in leaf color?
Hi Merlin, The good thing about Utah’s changing colors is that the beautiful trees are found at many different elevations – so there are multiple peak viewing times! I definitely think you’d have good change of color during the first weeks of October. Here is a link that goes into more detail: https://www.visitutah.com/things-to-do/fall-foliage Have a great time!
Deanne,
Thanks for the great information about Utah. We were told the Winter months are also a great time to visit Utah and are thinking of coming out in our RV for 3 or 4 weeks in February. Can you give us some more “must sees” or areas you would spend even more time at if you had an extra week or two? We’re starting in Moab and ending in Zion. Also, any tips on traveling through Utah in February? We are fairly active “seasoned citizens” who can manage moderate hikes of 6-7 miles.
Thanks again,
Sarah and Rich
Hi Sarah and Rich, With an additional week or two, I would consider adding some of the state parks and national monuments, such as Grand Staircase National Monument, Dead Horse Point State Park, Goblin Valley State Park, Monument Valley, and even Page, Arizona. Now, the only thing is that visiting some of these places in February will no doubt be beautiful and quieter with less crowds, but you’re likely to run into issues with some road, trail, and facility closures. Snow will be likely in some parts and many of the hikes are on slick rock which I imagine will be slippery with even a dusting of snow. One of my all-time favorite hikes is the Wall Street portion of the Navajo Loop trail in Bryce Canyon, and that closes in winter due to the possibility of falling rocks. Just some things to think about before a February visit. Whenever you decide to visit Utah, I hope you have a fantastic time!
Thanks for all the tips! We are considering a first-time trip to these parks the first week of April (kids spring break)? Will it be too cold/snowy in certain places? Alternatively, we could possibly go over a fall break (usually third week of October). Which time would be better weather?
Hi Kristen,
For us, we loved exploring Utah in the fall. I even wrote an article about why fall is the best time to go. https://www.scenicandsavvy.com/6-reasons-why-fall-is-the-absolute-best-time-to-visit-utah/
That being said, though, spring would be my second option. Just be aware that if you are planning to hike The Narrows in Zion, there’s a chance it could be closed due to too high of water levels because of the spring thaw. Both spring and fall weather can be unpredictable, and yes, there could be a chance of snow in some areas. Plan to wear layers and just be prepared for anything! Hope you have a wonderful time!
Very informative and just the type of info we need! Do you think an 8 day itinerary starting and ending from Denver airport (we’re renting an RV nearby) is doable if it includes Arches, Canyonland, Zion and Monument Valley?
Hi Joe! Your itinerary is doable but there are some things you need to think about. You could spend the first 2 nights in Moab, then drive 3 hours to Monument Valley and spend 1 night there. Then 3 nights in Zion (This will give you 2 full days to explore Zion, because you’ll likely be arriving late afternoon that first day.) Then spend your last night near the Denver airport. It’s a LONG drive from Zion back to Denver. This itinerary would include much less driving if you flew into Salt Lake City. Is that an option for you?
Hi Deanne,
We are planning to visit all 5 National Parks in Spring and have 10 days. Our plan is similar to your 9 day itinerary. Day one is a travel day for us as we are flying into Salt Lake City and driving to Arches and most likely will not arrive until late afternoon/early evening . Would you add an extra day and night at Arches or Capital Reef?
Hi Steve, I would add an extra day to Arches and the surrounding area. If you’re staying in Moab, you could also spend some time exploring the town and possibly more of Canyonlands, too. There is more to do and choice of restaurants in Moab compared to the area surrounding Capital Reef. We feel like we spent just the right amount of time in Capital Reef. Enjoy your trip!
This is the exact itinerary I put together!! We are so excited for our trip in the middle of April…. I will be about 16 weeks pregnant so will need to scale it slightly back hike wise than normal but still looking to do most of the big ones! Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated!
Oh you’ll have so much fun – and you should still be able to do many outdoor activities. Hope you have a great time! And congrats! 🙂
This itinerary looks amazing thank you!! Have you been to Kanab to see The Wave? We’re from MN and I would love to see that as well since we’ll be traveling a ways. I’ve heard it’s hard to get a permit but I’d like to try.
Did you stay in an RV or camper? Trying to figure out the best overnight options for us.
Hi Elizabeth, No we have never been to Kanab but it looks stunning! I do believe its very hard to get a permit, but it’s definitely worth a shot. We did not camp during our Utah trip. We stayed in hotels/lodges, including the Bryce Canyon Lodge and Zion Lodge inside those national parks.
Having trouble getting the itinerary/packing list…keeps giving an error, telling me to clear my cache. Definitely appreciate all this info! We are working on planning a 2-week trip for our 30th anniversary, coming from Tulsa, OK, driving through CO on the way, maybe possibly stopping at Grand Canyon on the way home? All just ideas so far… Any thoughts? Also do you have any advice on how to get in shape for a big trip like this? We plan to do a lot of neighborhood walking/running over the next 6 months–we are moderately active people. Also I would love to have some paper maps–where can I order good LARGE maps to look at? Thanks again.
Hi Stephanie,
Sorry you’re having trouble getting the itinerary/packing list – I’ll send it to the email address you provided here. Let me know if for some reason you don’t get it. Congrats on your 30th anniversary! This trip will be a great way to celebrate. If you’re planning a 2-week trip, that means you’ll have an additional 5 or 6 nights than what we had listed in this article. I’d suggest using one or two nights on your way through Colorado to break up the long trip to Moab, Utah (Arches National Park) from Tulsa. Then, follow our Utah National Parks itinerary above. After Zion National Park, I’d suggest spending a night around Page, Arizona on your way to the Grand Canyon to see Antelope Canyon/Horseshoe Bend (you have to book a tour in advance), Lake Powell etc. Spend 1 night at the Grand Canyon (this article may be helpful https://www.scenicandsavvy.com/one-day-at-the-grand-canyon/) Then spend your last night somewhere on your long drive back to Tulsa. Your plan for getting in shape for the trip sounds good – I don’t think you’ll have any trouble with the hikes on this trip. And I know you can order some useful paper maps at Utah.com. Hope that helps! Have a wonderful time.
Thank you for sharing your amazing itinerary and suggestions. Do you have any recommendations on where to stay near Bryce Canyon? Is staying in Escalante too much of a hassle? Especially if we’re traveling from Capitol Reef heading west towards Zion? Any guidance is appreciated!
Hi Lisa, I suggest staying inside Bryce Canyon National Park at Bryce Canyon Lodge. It’s worth it for the convenience. But if that is already booked up, then I’d suggest staying in a nearby town – Bryce, Tropic, etc. The towns surrounding the park aren’t anything special, but I think you’ll want to be closer to the park than Escalante. Escalante is an hour drive from the park which I think will get to be a bit too much… especially if you want to catch the amazing sunrises and sunsets inside the park. (Seriously, the sunrises are phenomenal!) I can’t vouch for a specific hotel in a neighboring town because we stayed at the Bryce Canyon Lodge inside the park, but I’d pick convenience over anything. Hope that helps. Have a great trip!
Thank you so much for the detailed itinerary! I am planning on going at the start of May (May 3 – May 11). I am having a problem with retrieving the itinerary as well similar to Stephanie above. Would you be able to send it to the email I provide here? I would really appreciate it. I absolutely loved the detail and exactly what I want from a trip with nature. Thank you again and have a great day!
Hi, I just sent you the itinerary + packing list. Have a great trip!
Hi! Having the same issue trying to subscribe and get the itinerary and packing list. Looking to plan a trip for early fall and this has been by the far the best place to find the info. I’ve had this site bookmarked on my favorites for months 🙂 Great site!
Hi Stacy, I’m so glad our site has been so useful for your trip planning! I sent you the itinerary and packing list. Have a great time!
Having trouble getting the itinerary/packing list…keeps giving an error – can you email it to me?
Sent! 🙂
Also having problem downloading a itinerary / packing list -would love to get one emailed.
Thanks
Cassie
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Hi. My disabled husband and I would like to do a round trip to the parks from Seattle. We would need hotel stays. Is this doable in about 8-9 days. He would have a motorized scooter. Can we enjoy as much without hiking?
Laura
Hi Laura, Would you be driving or flying to Utah? Flying would be ideal to save time, but if you’re driving it would be a bit rushed to see all the parks and fit in a 16+ hour drive there and back in 8-9 days. That being said, if you do decide to make it work, there are ways to see some of the beautiful sights without hiking. Capitol Reef, for one, is easy and beautiful to drive through. In Bryce Canyon and Canyonlands, there are parking lots close to the rims so there’s no hiking involved to see the overlooks. Zion has a free shuttle with a lift for scooters/wheelchairs. Arches has landmarks and overlooks that are viewable from the road, and I remember seeing accessible parking spots, so I imagine there were ramps and an accessible bathroom in places – but I can’t be sure. You’d want to check with each of the parks individually to confirm their accessibility. I hope you’re able to visit and have an amazing time!
Hi, super helpful information, thank you! We’re from the UK, and looking to visit some national parks in Sept/Oct this year for 10 days. There will be 3 of us; me, my wife, and our son (who will be 9/10 months old). I’ve bought a baby carrier backpack, do you think there are trails/hikes that would be suitable? Ones that are nice but not really hard/long. I think we would visit Arches, Bryce, and Zion if we went to Utah. My second question is, do you think Utah would actually be the best place to go for national parks in Sept/Oct, considering we have baby? May be a little full on, plus it seems to get cold this time of year. We were playing with the idea of going to Yosemite instead? We want to go somewhere where we can do some hikes (nothing to strenuous though) and have some downtime. Any thoughts you have would be much appreciated. Thanks again!
Hi Richard, September/October are great times to visit Utah! I highly recommend a fall visit to the National Parks in Utah. In all of the parks there are easy, moderate and strenuous hikes… you should be able to find plenty that you are comfortable doing with a baby on your back. Some of the more popular hikes are Delicate Arch in Arches, the Queens Garden and Navajo Loop Trail in Bryce, and Canyon Overlook in Zion and I think you’d be able to do all of those. The Narrows hike in Zion is a fun one, but it’s walking through a river on top of slippery rocks, so you may not feel comfortable doing that with your baby. But the Riverside walk – which leads up to the Narrows – is a beautiful trail that you could easily do. If you have a full 10 days to explore, I’d consider hitting Utah’s other two National Parks, too – Canyonlands and Capitol Reef. They are very close in distance to the others and worth a visit. They both have areas where you can drive to/through and see spectacular scenery as well. You mentioned Yosemite being an option, too, instead of Utah. That’s actually our family’s favorite National Park, so you can’t go wrong with a visit there either. However, you don’t need 10 days to explore Yosemite. If you do choose that option, I’d include some time in San Francisco and a short visit to Henry Cowell State Park south of San Francisco – it’s stunning! Hope this helps. Whichever you choose, I hope you have a fantastic time!
Hi! Love your site! We recently cancelled a 2-week trip to Europe, so we now have the time available to do something else, and here in the U.S. Our dates are October 1-14. We are in Michigan, so thinking of flying to SFO and seeing Yosemite first, then from there to Salt Lake City and doing some version of the 5 parks tour, flying home from Vegas (we have family there). Suggestions? We are in our 60s and don’t want to be go-go-go but hope there’s a way to reasonably do this. Thanks!
Hi Kathy, I just emailed you the Utah itinerary/packing list and a separate email to address the question you asked on our contact page. The only other thing I would add is to make sure you’ve seen all of our Utah articles. We have some great tips about each of the parks. Hope you have a wonderful time! https://www.scenicandsavvy.com/category/united-states/utah/
I sent an earlier email saying I got an error in requesting the itinerery but thought of additional information I will need such as the packing list of whet to bring. I am planning on a Fall trip at the end of September and into October and hope to make it 8 to 10 days. Also, I am disabled and am very limited in walking any substantial distances. I will be bringing a walker and walking sticks but will likely have to rely on vehicles unless there are places to rent powered bikes or scooters, if they can be used in the parks. Any information on these things that you can provide would be appreciated.
Jeff
Hi Jeff, I emailed you the Utah itinerary and packing list. As far as accessibility goes, I’m not much help. But here are some links to check out that hopefully will have answers for you! I hope you have a wonderful trip!
https://www.visitutah.com/plan-your-trip/accessible-utah
https://www.frommers.com/trip-ideas/disabled/the-able-traveler-accessible-adventures-in-utahs-red-rock-country
https://www.utahebikeadventures.com/
https://www.westernstairlifts.com/explore-utah-mobility-scooter/
I was unable to downtown the Utah itinerary. Can you send it to me? We are planning a very similar trip to yours the first week of April and I would appreciate all of your great advice.
Hi Rich, I received your message through my contact page and sent you the itinerary. I hope you have a great trip!
Hi, very useful info, thanks!
My wife and I will probably visit the Big 5 in April/May 2023 from Las Vegas.
I consider doing two visits to the same NP from each town, like a full day and then the following early morning after leaving the hotel.
Do you think that this makes sense?
Springdale, 2 nights (Zion)
Bryce, 2 nights (Bryce Canyon)
Torrey, 2 nights (Capitol Reef)
Moab, 3 nights (Arches, Canyonlands)
Page, 2 nights (Horseshoe, Antelope, Monument Valley coming from Moab)
I’d appreciate your advice, thanks, Robert.
Hi Robert, That all sounds good except I would take a night from Capitol Reef and instead add it to Zion… especially if you want to do any longer adventures in Zion like hiking The Narrows or hiking to Angel’s Landing. Capitol Reef is beautiful, but it can be done in a day. Those are my suggestions! Have a great time!
Thank you so much for sharing.
You’re welcome, Joyce! 🙂
Hey There!
Thank You – this is incredibly well written! I look forward to the in-depth itinerary 🙂
This article has been extremely helpful in beginning to plan my adventure in mid July (yes, I know not the best season). Best, Tony P
Hi Tony, I’m glad this information was helpful to you! It didn’t look like you filled out the form at the end of the article with your name and email to receive the in-depth itinerary and packing list, so I filled it in and you should receive it shortly. Have a great trip!
We’re thinking of visiting next week, last week of June. We’re in our mid 60s and walk/jog regularly. Will the heat be a major factor? Would you advise against the timing?
Hi Dennis, You’re close enough now that you can see the forecast for the last week in June. According to weather.com it looks like the high for Moab, UT is close to 100 degrees F that whole week with lows in the mid-60’s. Zion National Park in Springdale is very similar, and Bryce Canyon is about 10 degrees cooler. For me that’s too hot to hike in, but you’ll have to decide that. If you go, I’d suggest making use of the cooler mornings and evenings.
Hi ! We’ll have 9-10 nights avail. in mid-Sept. starting/ending from Vegas. Never been to UT. The plan is to rent an RV/maximize our mornings (sunrises) and nights(star gazing) and everything in between. Definitely will hit the 5 parks in the order you provided, saving Zion for last and tossing in Little Wild Horse Canyon (wherever it makes the best sense please). I’ll be the first to admit I don’t know what I don’t know and appreciate any and all insight! Would like to also include Monument Valley and/or Grand Canyon if reasonable/realistic, and if so, where/how would those fit in on the daily agenda and how would that adjust the number of nights at each place? Also, please share the packing list, links, and anything else I wasn’t smart enough to mention/ask for. Thanks!
Hi Jim, If you’re planning to rent an RV in Vegas and drive to Arches from there (a 6.5 hour drive), I’d be sure to get an early start so you can have most of the afternoon and evening in Arches on your first day. Then you can follow our itinerary exactly as we have listed in this article (plus I’ll send you the in-depth itinerary + packing list to your email). Making a point to stop at Little Wild Horse Canyon is a great plan. You’ll want to fit that in after you leave Canyonlands as you’re traveling to Capitol Reef. I’m not sure how you would fit Monument Valley into this itinerary since it is quite a bit out of the way, but you could easily tack on the Grand Canyon to the end of your trip. From Zion National Park it’s less than 2.5 hours to get to the Grand Canyon’s North Rim or more than 4.5 hours to get all the way to the South Rim. Either way, your drive back to Vegas is about 4.5 hours. I’d plan to spend one night and one full day at the Grand Canyon. I highly recommend the South Rim. Here’s an article that tells how to make the best use of time in one day at the Grand Canyon: https://www.scenicandsavvy.com/one-day-at-the-grand-canyon/
Hope you have a fantastic time! Remember to look for the Utah Itinerary + Packing List in your email soon.