How far is Wickenburg, AZ from Prescott, AZ?
The driving distance from Wickenburg, AZ to Prescott, AZ is about 59.2 miles (95.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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
Driving Distance
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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 37m.
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 Yavapai County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wickenburg and Prescott.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wickenburg and Prescott.
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Start on South Tegner Street
48 m · 13 sec · South Tegner Street
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Turn right onto East Wickenburg Way
1100 ft · 15 sec · East Wickenburg Way
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
48 m · 7 sec · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
2772 ft · 1 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
30 m · 4 sec · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
1.2 mi · 3 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
47 m · 7 sec · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
3017 ft · 1 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Turn left onto Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
34 m · 4 sec · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
2989 ft · 46 sec · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Turn slight right onto Wickenburg-Prescott Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Wickenburg-Prescott Highway
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Continue on S STATE ROUTE 89
2.5 mi · 3 min · S STATE ROUTE 89
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Continue on Wickenburg-Prescott Highway
11 mi · 14 min · Wickenburg-Prescott Highway
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Continue on White Spar Highway
3.2 mi · 5 min · White Spar Highway
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Continue on Wickenburg-Prescott Highway
1628 ft · 36 sec · Wickenburg-Prescott Highway
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Continue on White Spar Highway
2438 ft · 60 sec · White Spar Highway
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Turn straight onto Broadway
2 mi · 4 min · Broadway
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Continue on Wickenburg-Prescott Highway
30 mi · 48 min · Wickenburg-Prescott Highway
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Continue on White Spar Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · White Spar Road
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Continue on South Montezuma Street
3086 ft · 2 min · South Montezuma Street
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Turn right onto West Goodwin Street
157 m · 25 sec · West Goodwin Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Goodwin Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wickenburg and Prescott.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Wickenburg-Prescott Highway
Continue on Wickenburg-Prescott Highway
30 mi · 00h 48m
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 Wickenburg and Clear near Prescott.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wickenburg to Prescott?
The road trip is about 59.2 miles (95.3 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?
Congress is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.5 miles from Wickenburg and 29.7 miles from Prescott.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 3:16 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.77 one way or $19.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wickenburg and Clear near Prescott.
Stop Ideas Near Congress
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 Congress.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wickenburg and Prescott. Straight-line distance: 42.2 mi (67.92 km).
#1 Wickenburg
Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 8,351 |
| Coordinates | 33.9686400, -112.7296200 |
| Altitude | 627 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Prescott
A city in Yavapai County, Arizona.
| Population | 44,837 |
| Coordinates | 34.5400200, -112.4685000 |
| Altitude | 1638 |
| Country | United States |
End: Prescott (-112.4685, 34.54002)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 95 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $4.67 | $9.77 | $19.54 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $10.52 | $21.04 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $11.21 | $22.42 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $13.11 | $26.22 |
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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