Petrified Forest to St. Louis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1111.8 miles 1789.3 km · straight line
1334.2 miles estimated 2147.2 km · driving distance
26h 50min estimated drive time
$128 - $158 estimated fuel cost
~2h 44min flight time
71° ENE bearing direction

How far is Petrified Forest from St. Louis?

The distance from Petrified Forest to St. Louis is 1111.8 miles (1789.3 km) as the crow flies. St. Louis is located ENE of Petrified Forest. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1334.2 miles, taking about 26h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 44min. Both are located in United States — Petrified Forest in Arizona and St. Louis 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 St. Louis. 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 St. Louis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 26h 50min $128 - $158 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 44min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~32h 12min $107–$200* Budget
Train ~34h 53min $160–$467* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Petrified Forest & St. Louis

Quick Facts

Petrified Forest
34.91°N, 109.79°W
America/Phoenix
1676m elevation
St. Louis
38.63°N, 90.20°W
America/Chicago
142m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 371 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 93 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients