Drive or Fly: Phoenix, AZ to Chino Valley, AZ?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for PHX–PRC. At 108 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

2h 3m

Distance

108.2 mi

Total Cost

$59

CO2

44 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$24

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

2h 32m

11m in the air

Air Distance

93 mi

Total Cost

$124

CO2

24 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Phoenix, AZ → PHX 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 11m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

PRC → Chino Valley, AZ 11m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $124) $124

Airports

Phoenix, AZ PHX — Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 4 mi, ~10m drive

Chino Valley, AZ PRC — Prescott Regional Airport - Ernest A. Love Field 7 mi, ~11m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between PHX and PRC. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

3h 12m

1h 45m on road

Total Cost

CO2

5 kg

Route

Greyhound US1020S

Door-to-Door Timeline

Phoenix, AZ → Phoenix Bus Station (PHX6) 10m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 105m

Arrival 10m

Camp Verde (McDonald's) (CVD6) → Chino Valley, AZ 52m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $9) $9

Estimated based on distance. Check flixbus.com for current prices.

Stations

From PHX6 — Phoenix Bus Station 2 mi, ~10m drive

To CVD6 — Camp Verde (McDonald's) 35 mi, ~52m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 7 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Bus
Door-to-door time	2h 3m	2h 32m	3h 12m
Total cost (1 person)	$59	$124	$9
Carbon footprint	44 kg CO₂	24 kg CO₂	5 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: FlixBus GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 13, 2026.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Phoenix, AZ to Chino Valley, AZ with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.