Death Valley to Petrified Forest: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Death Valley from Petrified Forest?
The distance from Death Valley to Petrified Forest is 416.1 miles (669.6 km) as the crow flies. Petrified Forest is located ESE of Death Valley. By car, the driving distance is approximately 499.3 miles, taking about 10h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. Both are located in United States — Death Valley 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 Death Valley 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 Death Valley to Petrified Forest
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 139 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
- You could travel this distance about 59.8 times to circle the Earth's equator