Midland, Texas to Petrified Forest: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Midland, Texas from Petrified Forest?

The distance from Midland, Texas to Petrified Forest is 487.7 miles (784.8 km) as the crow flies. Petrified Forest is located WNW of Midland, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 585.2 miles, taking about 11h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Midland, Texas 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 Midland, Texas 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.