Horizon City to Petrified Forest: Road Trip Guide & Distance

303.5 miles 488.5 km · straight line
379.4 miles estimated 610.6 km · driving distance
7h 38min estimated drive time
$37 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
318° NW bearing direction

How far is Horizon City from Petrified Forest?

The distance from Horizon City to Petrified Forest is 303.5 miles (488.5 km) as the crow flies. Petrified Forest is located NW of Horizon City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 379.4 miles, taking about 7h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Horizon City in Texas and Petrified Forest in Arizona.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Horizon City 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 Horizon City to Petrified Forest

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 38min $37 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 10min $30–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 15min $46–$133* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Horizon City & Petrified Forest

Quick Facts

Horizon City
31.69°N, 106.21°W
America/Denver
1226m 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 101 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 82 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients