How far is Flagstaff, AZ from Prescott, AZ?
The driving distance from Flagstaff, AZ to Prescott, AZ is about 94.8 miles (152.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.9 miles (104.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.
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.
Census-designated place in Yavapai County, Arizona
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Flagstaff and Prescott.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flagstaff and Prescott.
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Start on West Historic Route 66
153 m · 15 sec · West Historic Route 66
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Turn slight left onto South Milton Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · South Milton Road
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Continue on Arizona Veterans Highway
61.1 mi · 1 hr 2 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 · 33 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 Flagstaff 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.
Arizona Veterans Highway
Continue on Arizona Veterans Highway
61.1 mi · 01h 02m
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.
Sunny leaving Flagstaff and Sunny near Prescott.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Flagstaff to Prescott?
The road trip is about 94.8 miles (152.6 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?
Lake Montezuma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.5 miles from Flagstaff and 46.3 miles from Prescott.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.9 miles (104.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.9 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 3:08 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.59 one way or $33.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Flagstaff and Sunny near Prescott.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Montezuma
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Main Stage
Days Inn by Wyndham Camp Verde Arizona
Garrison Park
Camp Verde Az
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Montezuma.
Camp Verde, Arizona
Sedona (Center Bus Stop), Arizona
Flagstaff (Greyhound), Arizona
Flagstaff Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Flagstaff and Prescott. Straight-line distance: 64.91 mi (104.46 km).
#1 Flagstaff
The most populous city in Coconino County, Arizona.
| Population | 73,939 |
| Coordinates | 35.1980700, -111.6512700 |
| Altitude | 2104 |
| 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: East Goodwin Street (-112.468502, 34.539944)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 153 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $4.95 | $16.59 | $33.17 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $17.88 | $35.76 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $18.65 | $37.29 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $21.33 | $42.65 |
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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