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 117 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Prescott, AZ head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
10
Longest Drive
207.5 mi
Lake Havasu City, AZ
Quickest Drive
1h 42m
Peoria, 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 Lake Havasu City, AZ
Prescott, AZ to Tempe, AZ
Prescott, AZ to Avondale, AZ
Prescott, AZ to Phoenix, AZ
Prescott, AZ to Maryvale, AZ
Prescott, AZ to Glendale, AZ
Prescott, AZ to Peoria, AZ
Driving from Prescott, AZ
On average, trips departing from Prescott, AZ run 117 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 7m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 208 miles (3h 33m), while the shortest is just 96 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Prescott, AZ most often head toward Lake Havasu City, AZ (207.5 mi, 3h 33m), Tempe, AZ (110.9 mi, 1h 53m), Avondale, AZ (110.4 mi, 1h 54m), Phoenix, AZ (99.7 mi, 2h 1m), and Maryvale, AZ (97.6 mi, 2h). 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 117-mile trip from Prescott, AZ, budget about $23 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 96 to 208 miles.
The longest mapped route from Prescott, AZ covers 208 miles and takes approximately 3h 33m. Shorter options start at just 96 miles.
The average route from Prescott, AZ runs about 117 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 7m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.95/gallon for regular), the average 117-mile trip from Prescott, AZ costs roughly $23 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 Lake Havasu City, AZ, Tempe, AZ, Avondale, AZ and Phoenix, AZ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Short Drives from Prescott, AZ
Trips to Prescott, AZ
Nearby Hubs
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