Big Bend to Petrified Forest: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Big Bend from Petrified Forest?
The distance from Big Bend to Petrified Forest is 546.9 miles (880.1 km) as the crow flies. Petrified Forest is located NW of Big Bend. By car, the driving distance is approximately 656.2 miles, taking about 13h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 36min. Both are located in United States — Big Bend in Texas and Petrified Forest 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.
Coordinates come from public place data for Big Bend and Petrified Forest. 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 Big Bend to Petrified Forest
Suggested Stops Between Big Bend & Petrified Forest
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 182 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
- You could travel this distance about 45.5 times to circle the Earth's equator