Petrified Forest to San Antonio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

760.8 miles 1224.4 km · straight line
928.5 miles actual route 1494.2 km · driving distance
16h 35min estimated drive time
$89 - $110 estimated fuel cost
~2h 2min flight time
117° ESE bearing direction

How far is Petrified Forest from San Antonio?

The distance from Petrified Forest to San Antonio is 760.8 miles (1224.4 km) as the crow flies. San Antonio is located ESE of Petrified Forest. By car, the driving distance is approximately 928.5 miles, taking about 16h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 2min. Both are located in United States — Petrified Forest in Arizona and San Antonio 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. 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 Petrified Forest and San Antonio. 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 Petrified Forest to San Antonio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 35min $89 - $110 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 2min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 54min $74–$139* Budget
Train ~21h 34min $111–$325* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Petrified Forest & San Antonio

Quick Facts

Petrified Forest
34.91°N, 109.79°W
America/Phoenix
1676m elevation
San Antonio
29.42°N, 98.49°W
America/Chicago
198m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 254 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 63 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM