Killeen to Petrified Forest: Road Trip Guide & Distance

745.6 miles 1199.9 km · straight line
894.7 miles estimated 1439.9 km · driving distance
18h 0min estimated drive time
$86 - $106 estimated fuel cost
~2h 0min flight time
294° WNW bearing direction

How far is Killeen from Petrified Forest?

The distance from Killeen to Petrified Forest is 745.6 miles (1199.9 km) as the crow flies. Petrified Forest is located WNW of Killeen. By car, the driving distance is approximately 894.7 miles, taking about 18h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 0min. Both are located in United States — Killeen 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 Killeen 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 Killeen to Petrified Forest

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 0min $86 - $106 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 36min $72–$134* Budget
Train ~23h 24min $107–$313* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Killeen & Petrified Forest

Quick Facts

Killeen
31.12°N, 97.73°W
America/Chicago
252m 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 249 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 62 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients