Indio to Petrified Forest: Road Trip Guide & Distance

375.9 miles 605 km · straight line
451.1 miles estimated 726 km · driving distance
9h 5min estimated drive time
$43 - $53 estimated fuel cost
~1h 15min flight time
76° ENE bearing direction

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.

How to Get from Indio to Petrified Forest

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 5min $43 - $53 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 54min $36–$68* Budget
Train ~8h 38min $54–$158* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Indio & Petrified Forest

Quick Facts

Indio
33.72°N, 116.22°W
America/Los_Angeles
-4m 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 125 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 66.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients