Prescott, AZ Road Trips
With 7 routes heading out and 3 heading in, Prescott, AZ works well as a modest departure point in the Desert Southwest. Most drives stay under 137 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Prescott, AZ spread mainly south and west, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
10
Longest Drive
217 mi
Yuma, AZ
Quickest Drive
1h 52m
Flagstaff, AZ
Plan Around Prescott, AZ
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Prescott, AZ is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Prescott, AZ
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Prescott, AZ
Prescott, AZ to Yuma, AZ
Prescott, AZ to Lake Havasu City, AZ
Prescott, AZ to Buckeye, AZ
Prescott, AZ to Tempe, AZ
Prescott, AZ to Avondale, AZ
Prescott, AZ to Glendale, AZ
Prescott, AZ to Flagstaff, AZ
Driving from Prescott, AZ
On average, trips departing from Prescott, AZ run 137 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 46m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 217 miles (4h 50m), while the shortest is just 95 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Prescott, AZ most often head toward Yuma, AZ (217 mi, 4h 50m), Lake Havasu City, AZ (207.3 mi, 3h 47m), Buckeye, AZ (124.9 mi, 2h 31m), Tempe, AZ (110.7 mi, 2h 13m), and Avondale, AZ (110.2 mi, 2h 13m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in AZ currently averages around $4.95 per gallon. For the typical 137-mile trip from Prescott, AZ, budget about $27 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 7 mapped routes leaving Prescott, AZ and 3 routes heading into Prescott, AZ, covering 10 total connections. Distances range from 95 to 217 miles.
The longest mapped route from Prescott, AZ covers 217 miles and takes approximately 4h 50m. Shorter options start at just 95 miles.
The average route from Prescott, AZ runs about 137 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 46m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.95/gallon for regular), the average 137-mile trip from Prescott, AZ costs roughly $27 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Prescott, AZ include Yuma, AZ, Lake Havasu City, AZ, Buckeye, AZ and Tempe, AZ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Prescott, AZ by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
46,744
Median Income
$69,151
Median Home Value
$528,500
Median Age
60.3
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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