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

1583.8 miles 2548.8 km · straight line
1900.5 miles estimated 3058.6 km · driving distance
38h 14min estimated drive time
$183 - $225 estimated fuel cost
~3h 41min flight time
263° W bearing direction

How far is Cleveland, Ohio from Petrified Forest?

The distance from Cleveland, Ohio to Petrified Forest is 1583.8 miles (2548.8 km) as the crow flies. Petrified Forest is located W of Cleveland, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1900.5 miles, taking about 38h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 41min. Both are located in United States — Cleveland, Ohio in Ohio 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, Ohio 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, Ohio to Petrified Forest

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 38h 14min $183 - $225 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~45h 53min $152–$285* Budget
Train ~49h 42min $228–$665* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cleveland, Ohio & Petrified Forest

Quick Facts

Cleveland, Ohio
41.50°N, 81.69°W
America/New_York
199m 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 528 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 132 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 15.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients