Petrified Forest to The Dalles: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Petrified Forest from The Dalles?

The distance from Petrified Forest to The Dalles is 949.8 miles (1528.5 km) as the crow flies. The Dalles is located NW of Petrified Forest. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1139.7 miles, taking about 22h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 25min. Both are located in United States — Petrified Forest in Arizona and The Dalles in Oregon.

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 The Dalles. 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.