Fort Worth to Petrified Forest: Road Trip Guide & Distance

729.7 miles 1174.4 km · straight line
845.5 miles actual route 1360.7 km · driving distance
14h 56min estimated drive time
$81 - $100 estimated fuel cost
~1h 58min flight time
285° WNW bearing direction

How far is Fort Worth from Petrified Forest?

The distance from Fort Worth to Petrified Forest is 729.7 miles (1174.4 km) as the crow flies. Petrified Forest is located WNW of Fort Worth. By car, the driving distance is approximately 845.5 miles, taking about 14h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 58min. Both are located in United States — Fort Worth in Texas 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 Fort Worth 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 Fort Worth to Petrified Forest

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 56min $81 - $100 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 58min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 55min $68–$127* Budget
Train ~19h 25min $101–$296* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Worth & Petrified Forest

Quick Facts

Fort Worth
32.76°N, 97.33°W
America/Chicago
203m 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 243 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 61 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM