Fayetteville, Arkansas to Petrified Forest: Road Trip Guide & Distance

882 miles 1419.4 km · straight line
1058.4 miles estimated 1703.3 km · driving distance
21h 17min estimated drive time
$102 - $125 estimated fuel cost
~2h 16min flight time
269° W bearing direction

How far is Fayetteville, Arkansas from Petrified Forest?

The distance from Fayetteville, Arkansas to Petrified Forest is 882 miles (1419.4 km) as the crow flies. Petrified Forest is located W of Fayetteville, Arkansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1058.4 miles, taking about 21h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 16min. Both are located in United States — Fayetteville, Arkansas in Arkansas 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 Fayetteville, Arkansas 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 Fayetteville, Arkansas to Petrified Forest

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 17min $102 - $125 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 32min $85–$159* Budget
Train ~27h 40min $127–$370* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fayetteville, Arkansas & Petrified Forest

Quick Facts

Fayetteville, Arkansas
36.06°N, 94.16°W
America/Chicago
427m 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 294 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 74 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients