Great Sand Dunes to Petrified Forest: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Great Sand Dunes from Petrified Forest?

The distance from Great Sand Dunes to Petrified Forest is 306.6 miles (493.5 km) as the crow flies. Petrified Forest is located SW of Great Sand Dunes. By car, the driving distance is approximately 383.3 miles, taking about 7h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Great Sand Dunes in Colorado 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. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Great Sand Dunes 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.