Buckeye to Petrified Forest: Road Trip Guide & Distance

192.1 miles 309.1 km · straight line
240.1 miles estimated 386.4 km · driving distance
4h 50min estimated drive time
$23 - $28 estimated fuel cost
~53min flight time
56° NE bearing direction

How far is Buckeye from Petrified Forest?

The distance from Buckeye to Petrified Forest is 192.1 miles (309.1 km) as the crow flies. Petrified Forest is located NE of Buckeye. By car, the driving distance is approximately 240.1 miles, taking about 4h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 53min. Both are located in United States.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Buckeye 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 Buckeye to Petrified Forest

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 50min $23 - $28 Flexible stops
Fly ~53min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~5h 48min $19–$36* Budget
Train ~4h 36min $29–$84* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Buckeye & Petrified Forest

Quick Facts

Buckeye
33.37°N, 112.58°W
America/Phoenix
265m 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 64 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 16 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 129.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients