How far is Cottonwood, AZ from Prescott, AZ?
The driving distance from Cottonwood, AZ to Prescott, AZ is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cottonwood and Prescott.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cottonwood and Prescott.
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Start on South Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Cottonwood Street
3078 ft · 1 min · East Cottonwood Street
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Continue on Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
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Turn slight right onto Prescott-Flagstaff Highway
31 m · 2 sec · Prescott-Flagstaff Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
1 km · 58 sec · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
38 m · 2 sec · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
46 m · 2 sec · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
1844 ft · 35 sec · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
51 m · 3 sec · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
2003 ft · 39 sec · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
66 m · 4 sec · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
2007 ft · 34 sec · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
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Continue on West State Route 89A
1 mi · 2 min · West State Route 89A
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Continue on Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
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Continue on Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
1.1 km · 2 min · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
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Continue on Hampshire Avenue
1528 ft · 1 min · Hampshire Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
2113 ft · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn sharp left onto 1st Street
39 m · 7 sec · 1st Street
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Continue on 1st Street
48 m · 7 sec · 1st Street
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Continue on Center Avenue
1027 ft · 53 sec · Center Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto Clark Street
852 ft · 37 sec · Clark Street
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Continue on AZ 89A
13.6 mi · 30 min · AZ 89A
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Continue on Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
1281 ft · 20 sec · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
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Continue on AZ 89A
1.8 mi · 2 min · AZ 89A
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Continue on Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
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Turn right onto Fain Road
1774 ft · 23 sec · Fain Road
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Continue on Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
5.9 mi · 7 min · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 89: Prescott, Chino Valley
2453 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
1 km · 1 min · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Continue on Prescott-Ash Fork Highway
128 m · 7 sec · Prescott-Ash Fork Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
42 m · 2 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
2.3 mi · 4 min · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott-Ash Fork Highway
54 m · 8 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
3.3 mi · 5 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 Cottonwood 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.
AZ 89A
Continue on AZ 89A
13.6 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Cottonwood and Mostly Clear near Prescott.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cottonwood to Prescott?
The road trip is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?
Jerome is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.7 miles from Cottonwood and 21.9 miles from Prescott.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 3:52 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.07 one way or $14.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Cottonwood and Mostly Clear near Prescott.
Stop Ideas Near Jerome
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Casa Perez Mexican Restaurant
Holiday Inn Express Prescott, an IHG Hotel
Watson Lake Park
Dewey-Humboldt Public Library
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jerome.
Camp Verde, Arizona
Sedona (Center Bus Stop), Arizona
Williams, Arizona
Williams Junction, Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cottonwood and Prescott. Straight-line distance: 29.48 mi (47.44 km).
#1 Cottonwood
City in Yavapai County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 11,818 |
| Coordinates | 34.7391900, -112.0098800 |
| Altitude | 1014 |
| 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: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $4.62 | $7.07 | $14.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.97 | $7.61 | $15.21 |
| Premium | $5.30 | $8.11 | $16.21 |
| Diesel | $6.38 | $9.77 | $19.54 |
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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