Enid to Petrified Forest: Road Trip Guide & Distance

676 miles 1087.9 km · straight line
811.2 miles estimated 1305.5 km · driving distance
16h 19min estimated drive time
$78 - $96 estimated fuel cost
~1h 52min flight time
265° W bearing direction

How far is Enid from Petrified Forest?

The distance from Enid to Petrified Forest is 676 miles (1087.9 km) as the crow flies. Petrified Forest is located W of Enid. By car, the driving distance is approximately 811.2 miles, taking about 16h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 52min. Both are located in United States — Enid in Oklahoma 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 Enid 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 Enid to Petrified Forest

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 19min $78 - $96 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 52min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 35min $65–$122* Budget
Train ~21h 13min $97–$284* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Enid & Petrified Forest

Quick Facts

Enid
36.40°N, 97.88°W
America/Chicago
378m 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 225 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 56 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients