Madera to Petrified Forest: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Madera from Petrified Forest?
The distance from Madera to Petrified Forest is 591.6 miles (952.1 km) as the crow flies. Petrified Forest is located E of Madera. By car, the driving distance is approximately 709.9 miles, taking about 14h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 41min. Both are located in United States — Madera 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 Madera 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 Madera to Petrified Forest
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 197 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
- You could travel this distance about 42.1 times to circle the Earth's equator