Petrified Forest to White Sands: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Petrified Forest from White Sands?
The distance from Petrified Forest to White Sands is 246.9 miles (397.3 km) as the crow flies. White Sands is located SE of Petrified Forest. By car, the driving distance is approximately 308.6 miles, taking about 6h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 0min. Both are located in United States — Petrified Forest in Arizona and White Sands in New Mexico.
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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.
Coordinates come from public place data for Petrified Forest and White Sands. 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 White Sands
Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 82 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 21 hours
- You could travel this distance about 100.9 times to circle the Earth's equator