Cleveland, Tennessee to Petrified Forest: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1405.7 miles 2262.2 km · straight line
1686.8 miles estimated 2714.6 km · driving distance
33h 56min estimated drive time
$162 - $200 estimated fuel cost
~3h 20min flight time
277° W bearing direction

How far is Cleveland, Tennessee from Petrified Forest?

The distance from Cleveland, Tennessee to Petrified Forest is 1405.7 miles (2262.2 km) as the crow flies. Petrified Forest is located W of Cleveland, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1686.8 miles, taking about 33h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 20min. Both are located in United States — Cleveland, Tennessee in Tennessee 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Cleveland, Tennessee 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 Cleveland, Tennessee to Petrified Forest

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 33h 56min $162 - $200 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~40h 43min $135–$253* Budget
Train ~44h 7min $202–$590* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cleveland, Tennessee & Petrified Forest

Quick Facts

Cleveland, Tennessee
35.16°N, 84.88°W
America/New_York
265m 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 469 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 117 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients