Brownwood to Petrified Forest: Road Trip Guide & Distance

661 miles 1063.8 km · straight line
793.2 miles estimated 1276.6 km · driving distance
15h 57min estimated drive time
$76 - $94 estimated fuel cost
~1h 50min flight time
292° WNW bearing direction

How far is Brownwood from Petrified Forest?

The distance from Brownwood to Petrified Forest is 661 miles (1063.8 km) as the crow flies. Petrified Forest is located WNW of Brownwood. By car, the driving distance is approximately 793.2 miles, taking about 15h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Both are located in United States — Brownwood 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 Brownwood 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 Brownwood to Petrified Forest

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 57min $76 - $94 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 8min $63–$119* Budget
Train ~20h 44min $95–$278* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Brownwood & Petrified Forest

Quick Facts

Brownwood
31.71°N, 98.99°W
America/Chicago
416m 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 220 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients