Capitol Reef to Petrified Forest: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Capitol Reef from Petrified Forest?
The distance from Capitol Reef to Petrified Forest is 246.7 miles (397.1 km) as the crow flies. Petrified Forest is located SSE of Capitol Reef. By car, the driving distance is approximately 308.4 miles, taking about 6h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 0min. Both are located in United States — Capitol Reef in Utah and Petrified Forest in Arizona.
For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Capitol Reef 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 Capitol Reef to Petrified Forest
Suggested Stops Between Capitol Reef & Petrified Forest
- 1109 mi
Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 82 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 21 hours
- You could travel this distance about 100.9 times to circle the Earth's equator