Petrified Forest to Sacramento: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Petrified Forest from Sacramento?

The distance from Petrified Forest to Sacramento is 695.4 miles (1119.1 km) as the crow flies. Sacramento is located WNW of Petrified Forest. By car, the driving distance is approximately 877.4 miles, taking about 16h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 54min. Both are located in United States — Petrified Forest in Arizona and Sacramento in California.

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 Petrified Forest and Sacramento. 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.