Cañon City to Petrified Forest: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Cañon City from Petrified Forest?

The distance from Cañon City to Petrified Forest is 350.5 miles (564.1 km) as the crow flies. Petrified Forest is located SW of Cañon City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 420.6 miles, taking about 8h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Cañon City in Colorado and Petrified Forest in Arizona.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Cañon City 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.