How far is Maricopa, AZ from Prescott Valley, AZ?
The driving distance from Maricopa, AZ to Prescott Valley, AZ is about 126 miles (202.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.3 miles (174.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 53m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.
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 Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Maricopa and Prescott Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maricopa and Prescott Valley.
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Start on North John Wayne Parkway
38 m · 4 sec · North John Wayne Parkway
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Continue on North John Wayne Parkway
2.2 mi · 5 min · North John Wayne Parkway
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Continue on Maricopa Road
11.8 mi · 14 min · Maricopa Road
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Continue on West Queen Creek Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Queen Creek Road
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Turn left onto I 10 West: Phoenix
2405 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
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Continue on Maricopa Freeway
12 mi · 14 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Maricopa Freeway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
41.3 mi · 45 min · Black Canyon Freeway
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Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
8.9 mi · 10 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
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Continue on Arizona Veterans Highway
13.4 mi · 14 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on AZ 69 North: Cordes Lakes Rd, Prescott
25.6 mi · 31 min
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Turn right onto North Robert Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Robert Road
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Turn right onto East Spouse Drive
1509 ft · 41 sec · East Spouse Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Spouse Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Maricopa and Prescott Valley.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Black Canyon Freeway
Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
41.3 mi · 00h 45m
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 Maricopa 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 Maricopa to Prescott Valley?
The road trip is about 126 miles (202.7 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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 63.1 miles from Maricopa and 62.9 miles from Prescott Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.3 miles (174.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 1:36 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.98 one way or $43.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Maricopa and Sunny near Prescott Valley.
Stop Ideas Near New River
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New River.
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
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Camp Verde, Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maricopa and Prescott Valley. Straight-line distance: 108.32 mi (174.33 km).
#1 Maricopa
The most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.
| Population | 54,539 |
| Coordinates | 33.0581100, -112.0476400 |
| Altitude | 358 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Prescott Valley
Town of the United States
| Population | 47,901 |
| Coordinates | 34.6100200, -112.3157200 |
| Altitude | 1532 |
| Country | United States |
End: Prescott Valley (-112.31572, 34.61002)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 203 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
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 | $21.98 | $43.96 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $23.70 | $47.40 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $24.71 | $49.43 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $28.27 | $56.53 |
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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