Lawton to Petrified Forest: Road Trip Guide & Distance

646.9 miles 1041.1 km · straight line
776.3 miles estimated 1249.3 km · driving distance
15h 37min estimated drive time
$75 - $92 estimated fuel cost
~1h 48min flight time
275° W bearing direction

How far is Lawton from Petrified Forest?

The distance from Lawton to Petrified Forest is 646.9 miles (1041.1 km) as the crow flies. Petrified Forest is located W of Lawton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 776.3 miles, taking about 15h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 48min. Both are located in United States — Lawton in Oklahoma 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 Lawton 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 Lawton to Petrified Forest

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 37min $75 - $92 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 44min $62–$116* Budget
Train ~20h 18min $93–$272* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lawton & Petrified Forest

Quick Facts

Lawton
34.61°N, 98.39°W
America/Chicago
339m 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 216 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 54 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients