How far is Goodyear, AZ from Prescott Valley, AZ?

The driving distance from Goodyear, AZ to Prescott Valley, AZ is about 102.6 miles (165.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.2 miles (130.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
102.58 mi
01h 59m
Flight
81.2 mi
130.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.2 mi
Kilometers
130.68 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.58 mi
Kilometers
165.08 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Prescott Valley
Fri, Apr 17, 6:33 PM MST
Return by in Goodyear
Fri, Apr 17, 8:33 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goodyear
2026-04-17T16:33
Arrive Prescott Valley
Fri, Apr 17, 6:33 PM MST
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM MST

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

Leave by
2:30 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Goodyear
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
New River
AZ

Census-designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

From Goodyear
51.3 mi
00h 59m
To Prescott Valley
51.2 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 15 mph W
Destination
69°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Goodyear and Prescott Valley.

  1. 1

    Start on South Litchfield Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Litchfield Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward I 10 East: Phoenix

    1568 ft · 38 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Papago Freeway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Papago Freeway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    1 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Agua Fria Freeway

    20.5 mi · 24 min · Agua Fria Freeway

  6. 6

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

    1369 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

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

    1691 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 17 North: Flagstaff

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1359 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway

    23.2 mi · 25 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Arizona Veterans Highway

    13.4 mi · 14 min · Arizona Veterans Highway

  13. 13

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

    25.6 mi · 31 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Robert Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Robert Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Spouse Drive

    1509 ft · 41 sec · East Spouse Drive

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Spouse Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
AZ 69 North
25.6 mi · 25%
Black Canyon Freeway
23.2 mi · 23%
Agua Fria Freeway
20.5 mi · 20%
Arizona Veterans Highway
13.4 mi · 13%
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
8.92 mi · 9%
Papago Freeway
5.27 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

AZ 69 North

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

25.6 mi · 00h 31m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.4 mi
81.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New River
00h 59m from Goodyear
Leave By
2:30 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Goodyear and Sunny near Prescott Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Goodyear to Prescott Valley?

The road trip is about 102.6 miles (165.1 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

New River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.3 miles from Goodyear and 51.2 miles from Prescott Valley.

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

The direct path is about 81.2 miles (130.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 2:30 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.92 one way or $35.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Goodyear and Sunny near Prescott Valley.

Stop Ideas Near New River

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New River, 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 New River.

BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

40 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

54 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

54 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Camp Verde, Arizona

82 mi away
1613 Finnie Flats Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Goodyear and Prescott Valley. Straight-line distance: 81.2 mi (130.68 km).

Goodyear

#1 Goodyear

The most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Population90,622
Coordinates33.4353200, -112.3582100
Altitude295
CountryUnited States
Prescott Valley

#2 Prescott Valley

Town of the United States

Population47,901
Coordinates34.6100200, -112.3157200
Altitude1532
CountryUnited States
Start: Goodyear (-112.35821, 33.43532)
End: Prescott Valley (-112.31572, 34.61002)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 165 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.62 gal
13.7 L · about $17.92
Round trip
$35.85
7.24 gal · 27.4 L
Estimated CO2
32.2 kg one way
Round trip: 64.3 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $17.92 $35.85
Mid-grade $5.34 $19.32 $38.65
Premium $5.57 $20.15 $40.30
Diesel $6.37 $23.04 $46.09

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Goodyear and Prescott Valley. The current time is 16:33:51.

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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.