Oakland to Petrified Forest: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Oakland from Petrified Forest?
The distance from Oakland to Petrified Forest is 722.2 miles (1162.3 km) as the crow flies. Petrified Forest is located ESE of Oakland. By car, the driving distance is approximately 872.1 miles, taking about 15h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 57min. Both are located in United States — Oakland 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. 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 Oakland 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 Oakland to Petrified Forest
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 241 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 60 hours
- You could travel this distance about 34.5 times to circle the Earth's equator