Pahrump to Petrified Forest: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Pahrump from Petrified Forest?

The distance from Pahrump to Petrified Forest is 359.6 miles (578.7 km) as the crow flies. Petrified Forest is located ESE of Pahrump. By car, the driving distance is approximately 431.5 miles, taking about 8h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Pahrump in Nevada and Petrified Forest in Arizona.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Pahrump 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.