Los Angeles to Petrified Forest: Road Trip Guide & Distance

485.1 miles 780.7 km · straight line
586.2 miles actual route 943.4 km · driving distance
10h 30min estimated drive time
$56 - $69 estimated fuel cost
~1h 29min flight time
81° E bearing direction

How far is Los Angeles from Petrified Forest?

The distance from Los Angeles to Petrified Forest is 485.1 miles (780.7 km) as the crow flies. Petrified Forest is located E of Los Angeles. By car, the driving distance is approximately 586.2 miles, taking about 10h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Petrified Forest

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 30min $56 - $69 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 36min $47–$88* Budget
Train ~9h 59min $70–$205* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Los Angeles & Petrified Forest

Quick Facts

Los Angeles
34.05°N, 118.24°W
America/Los_Angeles
71m 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 162 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 51.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM