Hesperia to Petrified Forest: Road Trip Guide & Distance

428.2 miles 689.1 km · straight line
513.8 miles estimated 826.9 km · driving distance
10h 20min estimated drive time
$49 - $61 estimated fuel cost
~1h 22min flight time
83° E bearing direction

How far is Hesperia from Petrified Forest?

The distance from Hesperia to Petrified Forest is 428.2 miles (689.1 km) as the crow flies. Petrified Forest is located E of Hesperia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 513.8 miles, taking about 10h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 22min. Both are located in United States — Hesperia 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 Hesperia 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 Hesperia to Petrified Forest

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 20min $49 - $61 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 24min $41–$77* Budget
Train ~9h 49min $62–$180* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hesperia & Petrified Forest

Quick Facts

Hesperia
34.43°N, 117.30°W
America/Los_Angeles
971m 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 143 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 36 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 58.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients