O'Fallon, Missouri to Petrified Forest: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1086.8 miles 1749 km · straight line
1304.1 miles estimated 2098.8 km · driving distance
26h 14min estimated drive time
$126 - $154 estimated fuel cost
~2h 41min flight time
262° W bearing direction

How far is O'Fallon, Missouri from Petrified Forest?

The distance from O'Fallon, Missouri to Petrified Forest is 1086.8 miles (1749 km) as the crow flies. Petrified Forest is located W of O'Fallon, Missouri. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1304.1 miles, taking about 26h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 41min. Both are located in United States — O'Fallon, Missouri in Missouri 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 O'Fallon, Missouri 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 O'Fallon, Missouri to Petrified Forest

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 26h 14min $126 - $154 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~31h 29min $104–$196* Budget
Train ~34h 6min $156–$456* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between O'Fallon, Missouri & Petrified Forest

Quick Facts

O'Fallon, Missouri
38.81°N, 90.70°W
America/Chicago
165m 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 362 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 91 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients