El Paso to Petrified Forest: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is El Paso from Petrified Forest?
The distance from El Paso to Petrified Forest is 289.2 miles (465.4 km) as the crow flies. Petrified Forest is located NW of El Paso. By car, the driving distance is approximately 377.4 miles, taking about 8h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — El Paso in Texas 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 El Paso 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 El Paso to Petrified Forest
Suggested Stops Between El Paso & Petrified Forest
- 142 mi
Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 96 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
- You could travel this distance about 86.1 times to circle the Earth's equator