Dallas, Texas to Petrified Forest: Road Trip Guide & Distance

759.3 miles 1222 km · straight line
871.4 miles actual route 1402.4 km · driving distance
15h 25min estimated drive time
$84 - $103 estimated fuel cost
~2h 2min flight time
285° WNW bearing direction

How far is Dallas, Texas from Petrified Forest?

The distance from Dallas, Texas to Petrified Forest is 759.3 miles (1222 km) as the crow flies. Petrified Forest is located WNW of Dallas, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 871.4 miles, taking about 15h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 2min. Both are located in United States — Dallas, Texas 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. 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 Dallas, Texas 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.

How to Get from Dallas, Texas to Petrified Forest

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 25min $84 - $103 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 2min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 30min $70–$131* Budget
Train ~20h 3min $105–$305* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dallas, Texas & Petrified Forest

Quick Facts

Dallas, Texas
32.78°N, 96.80°W
America/Chicago
131m 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 253 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 63 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM