Lake Tahoe to Petrified Forest: Road Trip Guide & Distance

634.5 miles 1021.1 km · straight line
761.4 miles estimated 1225.3 km · driving distance
15h 19min estimated drive time
$73 - $90 estimated fuel cost
~1h 47min flight time
114° ESE bearing direction

How far is Lake Tahoe from Petrified Forest?

The distance from Lake Tahoe to Petrified Forest is 634.5 miles (1021.1 km) as the crow flies. Petrified Forest is located ESE of Lake Tahoe. By car, the driving distance is approximately 761.4 miles, taking about 15h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 47min. Both are located in United States — Lake Tahoe in California 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lake Tahoe 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 Lake Tahoe to Petrified Forest

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 19min $73 - $90 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 47min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 23min $61–$114* Budget
Train ~19h 55min $91–$266* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lake Tahoe & Petrified Forest

Quick Facts

Lake Tahoe
39.10°N, 120.03°W
America/Los_Angeles
1897m 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 212 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 53 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients