How far is Prescott Valley, AZ from Flagstaff, AZ?
The driving distance from Prescott Valley, AZ to Flagstaff, AZ is about 88.2 miles (142 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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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 01h 29m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Prescott Valley and Flagstaff.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prescott Valley and Flagstaff.
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Start on East Spouse Drive
1509 ft · 49 sec · East Spouse Drive
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Turn left onto North Robert Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Robert Road
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Turn left onto Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway
6.4 mi · 9 min · Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway
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Turn left onto Dewey-Copper Canyon Highway
15.2 mi · 17 min · Dewey-Copper Canyon Highway
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Take the exit left
1889 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway
60.4 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
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Continue on Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
1 km · 44 sec · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
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Continue on Arizona Veterans Highway
2638 ft · 42 sec · Arizona Veterans Highway
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Continue on South Milton Road
1.8 mi · 5 min · South Milton Road
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Continue on West Historic Route 66
137 m · 14 sec · West Historic Route 66
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Historic Route 66
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Prescott Valley and Flagstaff.
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
Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway
60.5 mi · 01h 01m
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 Prescott Valley and Sunny near Flagstaff.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Prescott Valley to Flagstaff?
The road trip is about 88.2 miles (142 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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 43.7 miles from Prescott Valley and 44.6 miles from Flagstaff.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.8 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 3:30 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.40 one way or $30.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Prescott Valley and Sunny near Flagstaff.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Montezuma
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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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 Prescott Valley and Flagstaff. Straight-line distance: 55.4 mi (89.15 km).
#1 Prescott Valley
Town of the United States
| Population | 47,901 |
| Coordinates | 34.6100200, -112.3157200 |
| Altitude | 1532 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Flagstaff
The most populous city in Coconino County, Arizona.
| Population | 73,939 |
| Coordinates | 35.1980700, -111.6512700 |
| Altitude | 2104 |
| Country | United States |
End: US 180 (-111.651222, 35.198174)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 142 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $15.40 | $30.80 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $16.60 | $33.20 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $17.31 | $34.62 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $19.80 | $39.60 |
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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