Furnace Creek to Petrified Forest: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Furnace Creek from Petrified Forest?

The distance from Furnace Creek to Petrified Forest is 411.3 miles (661.9 km) as the crow flies. Petrified Forest is located ESE of Furnace Creek. By car, the driving distance is approximately 493.6 miles, taking about 9h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. Both are located in United States — Furnace Creek in California 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 Furnace Creek 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.