Petrified Forest to Saint George: Road Trip Guide & Distance

260.8 miles 419.7 km · straight line
326 miles estimated 524.6 km · driving distance
6h 33min estimated drive time
$31 - $39 estimated fuel cost
~1h 1min flight time
307° NW bearing direction

How far is Petrified Forest from Saint George?

The distance from Petrified Forest to Saint George is 260.8 miles (419.7 km) as the crow flies. Saint George is located NW of Petrified Forest. By car, the driving distance is approximately 326 miles, taking about 6h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 1min. Both are located in United States — Petrified Forest in Arizona and Saint George in Utah.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Petrified Forest and Saint George. 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 Petrified Forest to Saint George

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 33min $31 - $39 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 1min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 52min $26–$49* Budget
Train ~6h 13min $39–$114* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Petrified Forest & Saint George

Quick Facts

Petrified Forest
34.91°N, 109.79°W
America/Phoenix
1676m elevation
Saint George
37.10°N, 113.58°W
America/Denver
823m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 87 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 22 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 95.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients