Hood River to Petrified Forest: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Hood River from Petrified Forest?

The distance from Hood River to Petrified Forest is 966.7 miles (1555.7 km) as the crow flies. Petrified Forest is located SE of Hood River. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1160 miles, taking about 23h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 27min. Both are located in United States — Hood River in Oregon 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Hood River 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.