Las Vegas to Petrified Forest: Road Trip Guide & Distance

313.2 miles 504.1 km · straight line
369 miles actual route 593.9 km · driving distance
6h 53min estimated drive time
$36 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
105° ESE bearing direction

How far is Las Vegas from Petrified Forest?

The distance from Las Vegas to Petrified Forest is 313.2 miles (504.1 km) as the crow flies. Petrified Forest is located ESE of Las Vegas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 369 miles, taking about 6h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — Las Vegas in Nevada 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 Las Vegas and Petrified Forest. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Las Vegas to Petrified Forest

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 53min $36 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 16min $30–$55* Budget
Train ~6h 32min $44–$129* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Las Vegas & Petrified Forest

Quick Facts

Las Vegas
36.17°N, 115.14°W
America/Los_Angeles
610m 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 104 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 79.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM