Milwaukee to Petrified Forest: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1297.4 miles 2088 km · straight line
1581 miles actual route 2544.4 km · driving distance
28h 55min estimated drive time
$152 - $187 estimated fuel cost
~3h 7min flight time
252° WSW bearing direction

How far is Milwaukee from Petrified Forest?

The distance from Milwaukee to Petrified Forest is 1297.4 miles (2088 km) as the crow flies. Petrified Forest is located WSW of Milwaukee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1581 miles, taking about 28h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 7min. Both are located in United States — Milwaukee in Wisconsin 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 Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee to Petrified Forest

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 28h 55min $152 - $187 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~34h 42min $126–$237* Budget
Train ~37h 36min $190–$553* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Milwaukee & Petrified Forest

Quick Facts

Milwaukee
43.04°N, 87.91°W
America/Chicago
188m 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 432 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 108 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM