Petrified Forest to West Odessa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Petrified Forest from West Odessa?

The distance from Petrified Forest to West Odessa is 470.8 miles (757.6 km) as the crow flies. West Odessa is located ESE of Petrified Forest. By car, the driving distance is approximately 564.9 miles, taking about 11h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 27min. Both are located in United States — Petrified Forest in Arizona and West Odessa in Texas.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 West Odessa. 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.