Nampa to Petrified Forest: Road Trip Guide & Distance

697.4 miles 1122.3 km · straight line
836.9 miles estimated 1346.8 km · driving distance
16h 50min estimated drive time
$81 - $99 estimated fuel cost
~1h 54min flight time
146° SSE bearing direction

How far is Nampa from Petrified Forest?

The distance from Nampa to Petrified Forest is 697.4 miles (1122.3 km) as the crow flies. Petrified Forest is located SSE of Nampa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 836.9 miles, taking about 16h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 54min. Both are located in United States — Nampa in Idaho 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. 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 Nampa 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 Nampa to Petrified Forest

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 50min $81 - $99 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 12min $67–$126* Budget
Train ~21h 53min $100–$293* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Nampa & Petrified Forest

Quick Facts

Nampa
43.54°N, 116.56°W
America/Boise
767m 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 232 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 58 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients