Boulder City to Petrified Forest: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Boulder City from Petrified Forest?

The distance from Boulder City to Petrified Forest is 293.4 miles (472.2 km) as the crow flies. Petrified Forest is located ESE of Boulder City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 366.8 miles, taking about 7h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Boulder City in Nevada 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 Boulder City 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.