Petrified Forest to San Angelo: Road Trip Guide & Distance

590.4 miles 950.2 km · straight line
708.5 miles estimated 1140.2 km · driving distance
14h 15min estimated drive time
$68 - $84 estimated fuel cost
~1h 41min flight time
111° ESE bearing direction

How far is Petrified Forest from San Angelo?

The distance from Petrified Forest to San Angelo is 590.4 miles (950.2 km) as the crow flies. San Angelo is located ESE of Petrified Forest. By car, the driving distance is approximately 708.5 miles, taking about 14h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 41min. Both are located in United States — Petrified Forest in Arizona and San Angelo in Texas.

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. 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 San Angelo. 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 San Angelo

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 15min $68 - $84 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 6min $57–$106* Budget
Train ~18h 32min $85–$248* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Petrified Forest & San Angelo

Quick Facts

Petrified Forest
34.91°N, 109.79°W
America/Phoenix
1676m elevation
San Angelo
31.46°N, 100.44°W
America/Chicago
562m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 197 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients