How far is Maryvale, AZ from Prescott, AZ?

The driving distance from Maryvale, AZ to Prescott, AZ is about 100.7 miles (162.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.6 miles (118.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
100.72 mi
02h 05m
Flight
73.63 mi
118.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.63 mi
Kilometers
118.5 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.72 mi
Kilometers
162.1 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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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 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Prescott
Thu, Apr 23, 12:00 AM MST
Return by in Maryvale
Thu, Apr 23, 2:06 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maryvale
2026-04-22T21:55
Arrive Prescott
Thu, Apr 23, 12:00 AM MST
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM MST

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

Leave by
2:18 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Maryvale
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
Black Canyon City
AZ

Census designated place

From Maryvale
50.5 mi
01h 02m
To Prescott
50.3 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
9 to 23 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maryvale and Prescott.

  1. 1

    Start on North 55th Avenue

    2547 ft · 1 min · North 55th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Indian School Road

    3.8 mi · 8 min · West Indian School Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Black Canyon Highway

    124 m · 11 sec · North Black Canyon Highway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 17 North: Flagstaff

    1324 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway

    36 mi · 39 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Arizona Veterans Highway

    13.4 mi · 14 min · Arizona Veterans Highway

  8. 8

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

    31.9 mi · 42 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Prescott Lakes Parkway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Prescott Lakes Parkway

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Prescott Lakes Parkway

    42 m · 3 sec · Prescott Lakes Parkway

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Prescott Lakes Parkway

    1.1 km · 2 min · Prescott Lakes Parkway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    1978 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto East Gurley Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Gurley Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Marina Street

    710 ft · 35 sec · South Marina Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Goodwin Street

    105 m · 15 sec · East Goodwin Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Goodwin Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Black Canyon Freeway
36 mi · 36%
AZ 69 North
31.9 mi · 32%
Arizona Veterans Highway
13.4 mi · 13%
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
8.92 mi · 9%
West Indian School Road
3.76 mi · 4%
Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
2.51 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Black Canyon Freeway

Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway

36 mi · 00h 39m

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
02h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.1 mi
73.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Black Canyon City
01h 02m from Maryvale
Leave By
2:18 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Maryvale and Sunny near Prescott.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Maryvale to Prescott?

The road trip is about 100.7 miles (162.1 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?

Black Canyon City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.5 miles from Maryvale and 50.3 miles from Prescott.

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

The direct path is about 73.6 miles (118.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 2:18 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.58 one way or $35.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Maryvale and Sunny near Prescott.

Stop Ideas Near Black Canyon City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Black Canyon City, 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 Black Canyon City.

BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

57 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
BUS

Camp Verde, Arizona

66 mi away
1613 Finnie Flats Rd
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

71 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

72 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maryvale and Prescott. Straight-line distance: 73.63 mi (118.5 km).

Maryvale

#1 Maryvale

Urban village in Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Population208,189
Coordinates33.5019900, -112.1776500
Altitude341
CountryUnited States
Prescott

#2 Prescott

A city in Yavapai County, Arizona.

Population44,837
Coordinates34.5400200, -112.4685000
Altitude1638
CountryUnited States
Start: Maryvale (-112.17765, 33.50199)
End: Prescott (-112.4685, 34.54002)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.55 gal
13.45 L · about $17.58
Round trip
$35.15
7.1 gal · 26.9 L
Estimated CO2
31.5 kg one way
Round trip: 63.1 kg / 139 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $17.58 $35.15
Mid-grade $5.34 $18.95 $37.90
Premium $5.57 $19.76 $39.52
Diesel $6.37 $22.60 $45.20

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Maryvale and Prescott. The current time is 21:55:07.

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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.