Petrified Forest to Turlock: Road Trip Guide & Distance

641.5 miles 1032.4 km · straight line
769.8 miles estimated 1238.9 km · driving distance
15h 29min estimated drive time
$74 - $91 estimated fuel cost
~1h 47min flight time
289° WNW bearing direction

How far is Petrified Forest from Turlock?

The distance from Petrified Forest to Turlock is 641.5 miles (1032.4 km) as the crow flies. Turlock is located WNW of Petrified Forest. By car, the driving distance is approximately 769.8 miles, taking about 15h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 47min. Both are located in United States — Petrified Forest in Arizona and Turlock 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Petrified Forest and Turlock. 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 Turlock

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 29min $74 - $91 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 47min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 35min $62–$115* Budget
Train ~20h 8min $92–$269* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Petrified Forest & Turlock

Quick Facts

Petrified Forest
34.91°N, 109.79°W
America/Phoenix
1676m elevation
Turlock
37.49°N, 120.85°W
America/Los_Angeles
31m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 214 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 53 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients