Petrified Forest to Yosemite: Road Trip Guide & Distance

579.2 miles 932.1 km · straight line
695 miles estimated 1118.5 km · driving distance
13h 59min estimated drive time
$67 - $82 estimated fuel cost
~1h 40min flight time
293° WNW bearing direction

How far is Petrified Forest from Yosemite?

The distance from Petrified Forest to Yosemite is 579.2 miles (932.1 km) as the crow flies. Yosemite is located WNW of Petrified Forest. By car, the driving distance is approximately 695 miles, taking about 13h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 40min. Both are located in United States — Petrified Forest in Arizona and Yosemite 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 Yosemite. 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 Yosemite

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 59min $67 - $82 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 40min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 47min $56–$104* Budget
Train ~18h 11min $83–$243* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Petrified Forest & Yosemite

Quick Facts

Petrified Forest
34.91°N, 109.79°W
America/Phoenix
1676m elevation
Yosemite
37.87°N, 119.54°W
America/Los_Angeles
1209m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 193 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients