Blue Springs to Petrified Forest: Road Trip Guide & Distance

900.4 miles 1449.1 km · straight line
1080.5 miles estimated 1738.9 km · driving distance
21h 44min estimated drive time
$104 - $128 estimated fuel cost
~2h 19min flight time
256° WSW bearing direction

How far is Blue Springs from Petrified Forest?

The distance from Blue Springs to Petrified Forest is 900.4 miles (1449.1 km) as the crow flies. Petrified Forest is located WSW of Blue Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1080.5 miles, taking about 21h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 19min. Both are located in United States — Blue Springs in Missouri 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. 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 Blue Springs 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 Blue Springs to Petrified Forest

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 44min $104 - $128 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 5min $86–$162* Budget
Train ~28h 15min $130–$378* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Blue Springs & Petrified Forest

Quick Facts

Blue Springs
39.02°N, 94.28°W
America/Chicago
297m elevation
Petrified Forest
34.91°N, 109.79°W
America/Phoenix
1676m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 300 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 75 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients