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

How far is Petrified Forest from Plainview, Texas?

The distance from Petrified Forest to Plainview, Texas is 462.4 miles (744.2 km) as the crow flies. Plainview, Texas is located E of Petrified Forest. By car, the driving distance is approximately 554.9 miles, taking about 11h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 26min. Both are located in United States — Petrified Forest in Arizona and Plainview, Texas in Texas.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Petrified Forest and Plainview, Texas. 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.