Bend to Petrified Forest: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Bend from Petrified Forest?

The distance from Bend to Petrified Forest is 880 miles (1416.3 km) as the crow flies. Petrified Forest is located SE of Bend. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1056.1 miles, taking about 21h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 16min. Both are located in United States — Bend in Oregon and Petrified Forest in Arizona.

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 Bend 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.