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

933.4 miles 1502.1 km · straight line
1120 miles estimated 1802.5 km · driving distance
22h 32min estimated drive time
$108 - $133 estimated fuel cost
~2h 23min flight time
75° ENE bearing direction

How far is Petrified Forest from Springfield, Missouri?

The distance from Petrified Forest to Springfield, Missouri is 933.4 miles (1502.1 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Missouri is located ENE of Petrified Forest. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1120 miles, taking about 22h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 23min. Both are located in United States — Petrified Forest in Arizona and Springfield, Missouri in Missouri.

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, Missouri. 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 Springfield, Missouri

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 32min $108 - $133 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 2min $90–$168* Budget
Train ~29h 18min $134–$392* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Petrified Forest & Springfield, Missouri

Quick Facts

Petrified Forest
34.91°N, 109.79°W
America/Phoenix
1676m elevation
Springfield, Missouri
37.22°N, 93.30°W
America/Chicago
396m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 311 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 78 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients