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

The driving distance from Phoenix, AZ to Prescott Valley, AZ is about 91.3 miles (147 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.5 miles (131.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
91.35 mi
01h 46m
Flight
81.44 mi
131.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.44 mi
Kilometers
131.07 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.35 mi
Kilometers
147.02 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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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 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Prescott Valley
Fri, Apr 17, 6:19 PM MST
Return by in Phoenix
Fri, Apr 17, 8:05 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Phoenix
2026-04-17T16:33
Arrive Prescott Valley
Fri, Apr 17, 6:19 PM MST
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM MST

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

Leave by
2:58 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Phoenix
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 Phoenix
45.7 mi
00h 53m
To Prescott Valley
45.6 mi
00h 53m

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
0 to 10 mph WSW
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 Phoenix and Prescott Valley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Washington Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Washington Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on West Washington Street

    853 ft · 21 sec · West Washington Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Adams Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Adams Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 17 North, US 60 West: Flagstaff

    809 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway

    39.4 mi · 43 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

    25.6 mi · 31 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Robert Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Robert Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Spouse Drive

    1509 ft · 41 sec · East Spouse Drive

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Spouse Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Phoenix 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
11 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Black Canyon Freeway
39.4 mi · 43%
AZ 69 North
25.6 mi · 28%
Arizona Veterans Highway
13.4 mi · 15%
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
8.92 mi · 10%
North Robert Road
1.64 mi · 2%
West Washington Street
1.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Black Canyon Freeway

Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway

39.4 mi · 00h 43m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
81.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Black Canyon City
00h 53m from Phoenix
Leave By
2:58 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Phoenix 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 Phoenix to Prescott Valley?

The road trip is about 91.3 miles (147 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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 45.7 miles from Phoenix and 45.6 miles from Prescott Valley.

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

The direct path is about 81.5 miles (131.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 2:58 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.94 one way or $31.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Phoenix and Prescott Valley. Straight-line distance: 81.44 mi (131.07 km).

Phoenix

#1 Phoenix

The fifth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Phoenix metropolitan area.

Population1,708,127
Coordinates33.4483800, -112.0740400
Altitude331
CountryUnited States
Prescott Valley

#2 Prescott Valley

Town of the United States

Population47,901
Coordinates34.6100200, -112.3157200
Altitude1532
CountryUnited States
Start: Phoenix (-112.07404, 33.44838)
End: Prescott Valley (-112.31572, 34.61002)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 147 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.22 gal
12.2 L · about $15.94
Round trip
$31.88
6.44 gal · 24.4 L
Estimated CO2
28.6 kg one way
Round trip: 57.2 kg / 126 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $15.94 $31.88
Mid-grade $5.34 $17.19 $34.38
Premium $5.57 $17.92 $35.85
Diesel $6.37 $20.50 $41.00

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 Phoenix and Prescott Valley. The current time is 16:33:45.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.