Fresno, California to Petrified Forest: Road Trip Guide & Distance

574 miles 923.7 km · straight line
709.7 miles actual route 1142.1 km · driving distance
12h 49min estimated drive time
$68 - $84 estimated fuel cost
~1h 39min flight time
100° E bearing direction

How far is Fresno, California from Petrified Forest?

The distance from Fresno, California to Petrified Forest is 574 miles (923.7 km) as the crow flies. Petrified Forest is located E of Fresno, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 709.7 miles, taking about 12h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 39min. Both are located in United States — Fresno, California in California 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. 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 Fresno, California and Petrified Forest. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Fresno, California to Petrified Forest

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 49min $68 - $84 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 23min $57–$106* Budget
Train ~16h 40min $85–$248* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fresno, California & Petrified Forest

Quick Facts

Fresno, California
36.74°N, 119.79°W
America/Los_Angeles
94m 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 191 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM