Petrified Forest to Seattle: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1089.8 miles 1753.8 km · straight line
1391.4 miles actual route 2239.3 km · driving distance
25h 41min estimated drive time
$134 - $165 estimated fuel cost
~2h 42min flight time
327° NNW bearing direction

How far is Petrified Forest from Seattle?

The distance from Petrified Forest to Seattle is 1089.8 miles (1753.8 km) as the crow flies. Seattle is located NNW of Petrified Forest. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1391.4 miles, taking about 25h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 42min. Both are located in United States — Petrified Forest in Arizona and Seattle in Washington.

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 Seattle. 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.

How to Get from Petrified Forest to Seattle

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 25h 41min $134 - $165 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~30h 49min $111–$209* Budget
Train ~33h 23min $167–$487* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Petrified Forest & Seattle

Quick Facts

Petrified Forest
34.91°N, 109.79°W
America/Phoenix
1676m elevation
Seattle
47.61°N, 122.33°W
America/Los_Angeles
56m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 363 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 91 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM