Hutchinson to Petrified Forest: Road Trip Guide & Distance

693.1 miles 1115.5 km · straight line
831.8 miles estimated 1338.6 km · driving distance
16h 44min estimated drive time
$80 - $99 estimated fuel cost
~1h 54min flight time
255° WSW bearing direction

How far is Hutchinson from Petrified Forest?

The distance from Hutchinson to Petrified Forest is 693.1 miles (1115.5 km) as the crow flies. Petrified Forest is located WSW of Hutchinson. By car, the driving distance is approximately 831.8 miles, taking about 16h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 54min. Both are located in United States — Hutchinson 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. 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 Hutchinson 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 Hutchinson to Petrified Forest

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 44min $80 - $99 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 5min $67–$125* Budget
Train ~21h 45min $100–$291* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hutchinson & Petrified Forest

Quick Facts

Hutchinson
38.06°N, 97.93°W
America/Chicago
468m 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 231 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 58 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients