Petrified Forest to Pueblo West: Road Trip Guide & Distance

367.8 miles 591.9 km · straight line
441.4 miles estimated 710.3 km · driving distance
8h 53min estimated drive time
$42 - $52 estimated fuel cost
~1h 14min flight time
48° NE bearing direction

How far is Petrified Forest from Pueblo West?

The distance from Petrified Forest to Pueblo West is 367.8 miles (591.9 km) as the crow flies. Pueblo West is located NE of Petrified Forest. By car, the driving distance is approximately 441.4 miles, taking about 8h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in United States — Petrified Forest in Arizona and Pueblo West in Colorado.

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 Pueblo West. 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 Petrified Forest to Pueblo West

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 53min $42 - $52 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 40min $35–$66* Budget
Train ~8h 26min $53–$154* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Petrified Forest & Pueblo West

Quick Facts

Petrified Forest
34.91°N, 109.79°W
America/Phoenix
1676m elevation
Pueblo West
38.35°N, 104.72°W
America/Denver
1544m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 123 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 67.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients