Petrified Forest to Springfield, Illinois: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Petrified Forest from Springfield, Illinois?

The distance from Petrified Forest to Springfield, Illinois is 1153.9 miles (1857 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Illinois is located ENE of Petrified Forest. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1384.7 miles, taking about 27h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 49min. Both are located in United States — Petrified Forest in Arizona and Springfield, Illinois in Illinois.

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 Springfield, Illinois. 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.