Hays to Petrified Forest: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Hays from Petrified Forest?

The distance from Hays to Petrified Forest is 639.2 miles (1028.7 km) as the crow flies. Petrified Forest is located WSW of Hays. By car, the driving distance is approximately 767 miles, taking about 15h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 47min. Both are located in United States — Hays in Kansas 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Hays 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.