Memphis to Petrified Forest: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Memphis from Petrified Forest?
The distance from Memphis to Petrified Forest is 1115 miles (1794.4 km) as the crow flies. Petrified Forest is located W of Memphis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1231.7 miles, taking about 21h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 45min. Both are located in United States — Memphis in Tennessee 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.
Coordinates come from public place data for Memphis 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 Memphis to Petrified Forest
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 372 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 93 hours
- You could travel this distance about 22.3 times to circle the Earth's equator