Petrified Forest to Wichita Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

647.1 miles 1041.4 km · straight line
776.5 miles estimated 1249.7 km · driving distance
15h 37min estimated drive time
$75 - $92 estimated fuel cost
~1h 48min flight time
93° E bearing direction

How far is Petrified Forest from Wichita Falls?

The distance from Petrified Forest to Wichita Falls is 647.1 miles (1041.4 km) as the crow flies. Wichita Falls is located E of Petrified Forest. By car, the driving distance is approximately 776.5 miles, taking about 15h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 48min. Both are located in United States — Petrified Forest in Arizona and Wichita Falls 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Petrified Forest and Wichita Falls. 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 Wichita Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 37min $75 - $92 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 44min $62–$116* Budget
Train ~20h 18min $93–$272* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Petrified Forest & Wichita Falls

Quick Facts

Petrified Forest
34.91°N, 109.79°W
America/Phoenix
1676m elevation
Wichita Falls
33.91°N, 98.49°W
America/Chicago
289m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 216 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 54 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients