Colorado Springs to Petrified Forest: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Colorado Springs from Petrified Forest?

The distance from Colorado Springs to Petrified Forest is 385.7 miles (620.7 km) as the crow flies. Petrified Forest is located SW of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 599.9 miles, taking about 10h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs and Petrified Forest. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.