Indio to Petrified Forest: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Indio from Petrified Forest?

The distance from Indio to Petrified Forest is 375.9 miles (605 km) as the crow flies. Petrified Forest is located ENE of Indio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 451.1 miles, taking about 9h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States — Indio 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 Indio 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.