Denver to Petrified Forest: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Denver from Petrified Forest?
The distance from Denver to Petrified Forest is 425 miles (684 km) as the crow flies. Petrified Forest is located SW of Denver. By car, the driving distance is approximately 668.2 miles, taking about 11h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 21min. Both are located in United States — Denver in Colorado 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 Denver 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 Denver to Petrified Forest
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 142 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
- You could travel this distance about 58.6 times to circle the Earth's equator