Dodge City to Petrified Forest: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Dodge City from Petrified Forest?
The distance from Dodge City to Petrified Forest is 577.9 miles (930 km) as the crow flies. Petrified Forest is located WSW of Dodge City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 693.5 miles, taking about 13h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 40min. Both are located in United States — Dodge City in Kansas 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 Dodge 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.
How to Get from Dodge City to Petrified Forest
Suggested Stops Between Dodge City & Petrified Forest
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 193 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
- You could travel this distance about 43.1 times to circle the Earth's equator