Hays to Petrified Forest: Road Trip Guide & Distance

639.2 miles 1028.7 km · straight line
767 miles estimated 1234.4 km · driving distance
15h 26min estimated drive time
$74 - $91 estimated fuel cost
~1h 47min flight time
248° WSW bearing direction

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.

How to Get from Hays to Petrified Forest

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 26min $74 - $91 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 47min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 31min $61–$115* Budget
Train ~20h 4min $92–$268* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hays & Petrified Forest

Quick Facts

Hays
38.88°N, 99.33°W
America/Chicago
616m 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 213 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 53 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients