How far is Camp Verde, AZ from Prescott, AZ?
The driving distance from Camp Verde, AZ to Prescott, AZ is about 44.7 miles (72 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35 miles (56.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Camp Verde and Prescott.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Camp Verde and Prescott.
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Start on South Main Street
2694 ft · 58 sec · South Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West General Crook Trail
1.3 mi · 2 min · West General Crook Trail
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Turn left onto South Access Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · South Access Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 17 South
2831 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway
6.6 mi · 7 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ-169: Cherry Road, Prescott
1847 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto Dewey-Copper Canyon Highway
15 mi · 17 min · Dewey-Copper Canyon Highway
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Turn right onto Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway
12.7 mi · 20 min · Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway
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Turn right onto Prescott Lakes Parkway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Prescott Lakes Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Prescott Lakes Parkway
42 m · 3 sec · Prescott Lakes Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Prescott Lakes Parkway
1.1 km · 2 min · Prescott Lakes Parkway
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Turn left onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Keep slight left
1978 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto East Gurley Street
1.6 km · 2 min · East Gurley Street
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Turn left onto South Marina Street
710 ft · 35 sec · South Marina Street
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Turn right onto East Goodwin Street
105 m · 15 sec · East Goodwin Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Goodwin Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Camp Verde and Prescott.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dewey-Copper Canyon Highway
Turn right onto Dewey-Copper Canyon Highway
15 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Clear leaving Camp Verde and Clear near Prescott.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Camp Verde to Prescott?
The road trip is about 44.7 miles (72 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Prescott Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.3 miles from Camp Verde and 22.4 miles from Prescott.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35 miles (56.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 4:24 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.38 one way or $14.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Camp Verde and Clear near Prescott.
Stop Ideas Near Prescott Valley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Golden Corral Buffet & Grill
Casa Perez Mexican Restaurant
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Conference Center Prescott
Watson Lake Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Prescott Valley.
Camp Verde, Arizona
Sedona (Center Bus Stop), Arizona
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Williams Junction, Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Camp Verde and Prescott. Straight-line distance: 34.99 mi (56.31 km).
#1 Camp Verde
Town of the United States
| Population | 11,259 |
| Coordinates | 34.5636400, -111.8543200 |
| Altitude | 961 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Prescott
A city in Yavapai County, Arizona.
| Population | 44,837 |
| Coordinates | 34.5400200, -112.4685000 |
| Altitude | 1638 |
| Country | United States |
End: Prescott (-112.4685, 34.54002)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.67 | $7.38 | $14.77 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $7.95 | $15.91 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $8.47 | $16.95 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $9.91 | $19.82 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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