Leavenworth, Kansas to Petrified Forest: Road Trip Guide & Distance

872.3 miles 1403.9 km · straight line
1046.8 miles estimated 1684.7 km · driving distance
21h 4min estimated drive time
$101 - $124 estimated fuel cost
~2h 15min flight time
254° WSW bearing direction

How far is Leavenworth, Kansas from Petrified Forest?

The distance from Leavenworth, Kansas to Petrified Forest is 872.3 miles (1403.9 km) as the crow flies. Petrified Forest is located WSW of Leavenworth, Kansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1046.8 miles, taking about 21h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 15min. Both are located in United States — Leavenworth, Kansas 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 Leavenworth, Kansas 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 Leavenworth, Kansas to Petrified Forest

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 4min $101 - $124 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 17min $84–$157* Budget
Train ~27h 23min $126–$366* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Leavenworth, Kansas & Petrified Forest

Quick Facts

Leavenworth, Kansas
39.31°N, 94.92°W
America/Chicago
256m 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 291 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 73 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients