El Centro to Petrified Forest: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is El Centro from Petrified Forest?

The distance from El Centro to Petrified Forest is 362.2 miles (582.9 km) as the crow flies. Petrified Forest is located ENE of El Centro. By car, the driving distance is approximately 434.6 miles, taking about 8h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in United States — El Centro 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 El Centro 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.