How far is Avondale, AZ from Prescott, AZ?

The driving distance from Avondale, AZ to Prescott, AZ is about 110.3 miles (177.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.6 miles (123.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
110.28 mi
01h 58m
Flight
76.61 mi
123.29 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.61 mi
Kilometers
123.29 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.28 mi
Kilometers
177.48 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Prescott
Thu, Apr 23, 12:23 AM MST
Return by in Avondale
Thu, Apr 23, 2:22 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Avondale
2026-04-22T22:25
Arrive Prescott
Thu, Apr 23, 12:23 AM MST
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM MST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:34 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Avondale
9:30 PM MST
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Black Canyon City
AZ

Census designated place

From Avondale
56.2 mi
00h 59m
To Prescott
54 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
9 to 23 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Avondale and Prescott.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Avondale and Prescott.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    8 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Central Avenue

    27 m · 10 sec · North Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Western Avenue

    2636 ft · 58 sec · East Western Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Dysart Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Dysart Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 10 East: Phoenix

    1541 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Papago Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Papago Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Agua Fria Freeway

    20.5 mi · 24 min · Agua Fria Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 17 North, I 17 South: Flagstaff, Phoenix

    1369 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 17 North, I 17 South: Flagstaff, Phoenix

    1691 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 17 North: Flagstaff

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1359 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway

    23.2 mi · 25 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Arizona Veterans Highway

    13.4 mi · 14 min · Arizona Veterans Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on AZ 69 North: Cordes Lakes Rd, Prescott

    31.9 mi · 42 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Prescott Lakes Parkway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Prescott Lakes Parkway

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Prescott Lakes Parkway

    42 m · 3 sec · Prescott Lakes Parkway

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Prescott Lakes Parkway

    1.1 km · 2 min · Prescott Lakes Parkway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    1978 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto East Gurley Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Gurley Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South Marina Street

    710 ft · 35 sec · South Marina Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East Goodwin Street

    105 m · 15 sec · East Goodwin Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Goodwin Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Avondale and Prescott.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
AZ 69 North
31.9 mi · 29%
Black Canyon Freeway
23.2 mi · 21%
Agua Fria Freeway
20.5 mi · 19%
Arizona Veterans Highway
13.4 mi · 12%
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
8.92 mi · 8%
Papago Freeway
4.29 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

AZ 69 North

Keep slight right to continue on AZ 69 North: Cordes Lakes Rd, Prescott

31.9 mi · 00h 42m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.7 mi
76.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Black Canyon City
00h 59m from Avondale
Leave By
2:34 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Avondale and Sunny near Prescott.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Avondale to Prescott?

The road trip is about 110.3 miles (177.5 km) and usually takes 01h 58m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Black Canyon City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.2 miles from Avondale and 54 miles from Prescott.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 76.6 miles (123.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:34 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.26 one way or $38.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Avondale and Sunny near Prescott.

Stop Ideas Near Black Canyon City

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Black Canyon City, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Black Canyon City.

BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

57 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
BUS

Camp Verde, Arizona

66 mi away
1613 Finnie Flats Rd
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

71 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

72 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Avondale and Prescott. Straight-line distance: 76.61 mi (123.29 km).

Avondale

#1 Avondale

The most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Population88,914
Coordinates33.4356000, -112.3496000
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
Prescott

#2 Prescott

A city in Yavapai County, Arizona.

Population44,837
Coordinates34.5400200, -112.4685000
Altitude1638
CountryUnited States
Start: (-112.349602, 33.435579)
End: East Goodwin Street (-112.468502, 34.539944)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 177 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.89 gal
14.73 L · about $19.26
Round trip
$38.52
7.78 gal · 29.46 L
Estimated CO2
34.6 kg one way
Round trip: 69.1 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $19.26 $38.52
Mid-grade $5.34 $20.76 $41.53
Premium $5.57 $21.65 $43.30
Diesel $6.37 $24.76 $49.53

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arizona · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Avondale and Prescott. The current time is 22:25:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.