Palm Springs, California to Petrified Forest: Road Trip Guide & Distance

392.5 miles 631.7 km · straight line
471 miles estimated 758 km · driving distance
9h 29min estimated drive time
$45 - $56 estimated fuel cost
~1h 17min flight time
77° ENE bearing direction

How far is Palm Springs, California from Petrified Forest?

The distance from Palm Springs, California to Petrified Forest is 392.5 miles (631.7 km) as the crow flies. Petrified Forest is located ENE of Palm Springs, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 471 miles, taking about 9h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Palm Springs, California in California 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 Palm Springs, California 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 Palm Springs, California to Petrified Forest

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 29min $45 - $56 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 23min $38–$71* Budget
Train ~9h 1min $57–$165* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Palm Springs, California & Petrified Forest

Quick Facts

Palm Springs, California
33.83°N, 116.55°W
America/Los_Angeles
146m 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 131 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 63.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients