Cedar City to Petrified Forest: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Cedar City from Petrified Forest?

The distance from Cedar City to Petrified Forest is 264.2 miles (425.2 km) as the crow flies. Petrified Forest is located SE of Cedar City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 330.3 miles, taking about 6h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 2min. Both are located in United States — Cedar City 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 Cedar 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.