Dothan to Petrified Forest: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1431.7 miles 2304.1 km · straight line
1718 miles estimated 2764.9 km · driving distance
34h 34min estimated drive time
$165 - $203 estimated fuel cost
~3h 23min flight time
287° WNW bearing direction

How far is Dothan from Petrified Forest?

The distance from Dothan to Petrified Forest is 1431.7 miles (2304.1 km) as the crow flies. Petrified Forest is located WNW of Dothan. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1718 miles, taking about 34h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 23min. Both are located in United States — Dothan in Alabama 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 Dothan 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 Dothan to Petrified Forest

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 34h 34min $165 - $203 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~41h 29min $137–$258* Budget
Train ~44h 56min $206–$601* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dothan & Petrified Forest

Quick Facts

Dothan
31.22°N, 85.39°W
America/Chicago
98m 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 477 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 119 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients