Apple Valley, California to Petrified Forest: Road Trip Guide & Distance

421.1 miles 677.7 km · straight line
505.3 miles estimated 813.2 km · driving distance
10h 10min estimated drive time
$49 - $60 estimated fuel cost
~1h 21min flight time
84° E bearing direction

How far is Apple Valley, California from Petrified Forest?

The distance from Apple Valley, California to Petrified Forest is 421.1 miles (677.7 km) as the crow flies. Petrified Forest is located E of Apple Valley, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 505.3 miles, taking about 10h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 21min. Both are located in United States — Apple Valley, California in California and Petrified Forest in Arizona.

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 Apple Valley, California and Petrified Forest. 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 Apple Valley, California to Petrified Forest

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 10min $49 - $60 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 12min $40–$76* Budget
Train ~9h 40min $61–$177* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Apple Valley, California & Petrified Forest

Quick Facts

Apple Valley, California
34.50°N, 117.19°W
America/Los_Angeles
898m elevation
Petrified Forest
34.91°N, 109.79°W
America/Phoenix
1676m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 140 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 59.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients