Petrified Forest to Saint Joseph: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Petrified Forest from Saint Joseph?

The distance from Petrified Forest to Saint Joseph is 885.3 miles (1424.8 km) as the crow flies. Saint Joseph is located ENE of Petrified Forest. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1062.4 miles, taking about 21h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 17min. Both are located in United States — Petrified Forest in Arizona and Saint Joseph in Missouri.

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 Petrified Forest and Saint Joseph. 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.