Oklahoma City to Petrified Forest: Road Trip Guide & Distance

693.5 miles 1116.1 km · straight line
765.9 miles actual route 1232.6 km · driving distance
13h 20min estimated drive time
$74 - $91 estimated fuel cost
~1h 54min flight time
270° W bearing direction

How far is Oklahoma City from Petrified Forest?

The distance from Oklahoma City to Petrified Forest is 693.5 miles (1116.1 km) as the crow flies. Petrified Forest is located W of Oklahoma City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 765.9 miles, taking about 13h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 54min. Both are located in United States — Oklahoma City 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 Oklahoma City and Petrified Forest. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Oklahoma City to Petrified Forest

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 20min $74 - $91 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 0min $61–$115* Budget
Train ~17h 20min $92–$268* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Oklahoma City & Petrified Forest

Quick Facts

Oklahoma City
35.47°N, 97.52°W
America/Chicago
366m 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 231 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 58 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM