The drive from Buckeye, AZ to Prescott Valley, AZ covers 116.9 miles and takes about 2h 17m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Bob Stump Memorial Parkway, AZ 69, Black Canyon Freeway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 34.2 miles on Bob Stump Memorial Parkway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.29 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
58.5 miles from Buckeye, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 10m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 17m. Total distance: 116.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 17m highway drive covering 116.9 miles, with most of the trip on Bob Stump Memorial Parkway and AZ 69. The longest continuous stretch is about 34.2 miles on Bob Stump Memorial Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bob Stump Memorial Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 34.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Bob Stump Memorial Parkway and AZ 69. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near North 1st Street.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 116.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (North 1st Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 13.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.4 mi into trip|~0m in|North 1st Street
Turn right onto North 1st Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
4.6 mi into trip|~8m in
Take the ramp toward I 10 East: Phoenix
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 114
Toward I 10 East: Phoenix
7
13.6 mi into trip|~18m in
Take the exit toward AZ 303 Loop North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 124A
Toward AZ 303 Loop North
6
49.6 mi into trip|~1h 1m in
Take the exit toward I 17 North: Flagstaff
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 17 North: Flagstaff
6
89.4 mi into trip|~1h 42m in|AZ 69
Keep slight right at fork onto AZ 69 toward AZ 69 North: Cordes Lakes Rd, Prescott
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward AZ 69 North: Cordes Lakes Rd, Prescott
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Buckeye, AZ to Prescott Valley, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Prescott along the way.
Prescott
89.4 mi in|~1h 42m|via AZ 69
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Bob Stump Memorial Parkway
34.2 mi
39m
AZ 69
25.6 mi
30m
Black Canyon Freeway
16.4 mi
16m
Arizona Veterans Highway
13.4 mi
13m
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
8.9 mi
9m
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
8.3 mi
8m
South Miller Road
3.7 mi
6m
North Robert Road
1.6 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Bob Stump Memorial Parkway
— 34.2 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buckeye, AZ and Prescott Valley, AZ.
1
Start on US 80 Hist
0.4 mi·59 sec·East Monroe Avenue
2
Turn right onto North 1st Street
0.5 mi·55 sec·North 1st Street
Use the right lane.
3
Continue on South Miller Road
3.7 mi·6 min·South Miller Road
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 114Toward I 10 East: PhoenixUse the right lane.
5
Merge onto I 10
8.3 mi·8 min·Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
1.7 mi·2 min
Exit 124AToward AZ 303 Loop NorthUse the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto AZ 303 Loop
34 mi·39 min·Bob Stump Memorial Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.9 mi·1 min
Toward I 17 North: FlagstaffUse the straight lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·16 sec
Toward I 17 North: Flagstaff
10
Merge onto I 17
16 mi·16 min·Black Canyon Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 17
8.9 mi·9 min·Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 17
13 mi·13 min·Arizona Veterans Highway
13
Keep slight right at fork onto AZ 69
26 mi·30 min·AZ 69
Toward AZ 69 North: Cordes Lakes Rd, Prescott
14
Turn right onto North Robert Road
1.6 mi·3 min·North Robert Road
15
Turn right onto East Spouse Drive
0.3 mi·41 sec·East Spouse Drive
16
Arrive at destination
East Spouse Drive
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 58.5 miles from Buckeye, AZ, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 26 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.5 miles or 1h 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Prescott Valley, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Buckeye, AZ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Buckeye, AZ
This is one driving day of about 116.9 miles and 2h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Buckeye, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Bob Stump Memorial Parkway for about 34.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 58.5 mi from Buckeye, AZ
· 1h 10m into the drive
The midpoint is around 58.5 miles from Buckeye, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Prescott Valley, AZ
The final approach into Prescott Valley, AZ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Prescott Valley, AZ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Nearby Places
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
China Red Cafe
4.4
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Near the start, ~12 min detour
4.7 mi from route
~12 min detour
$10 to $20
mile 16.7
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Tuzigoot National Monument
National Monument
Water flows under and through this landscape, feeding the growth of people and towns. The Verde Valley is watered by snowmelt, summer monsoons, and springs that well up from the ancient sedimentary ro...
20 mi from route
~50 min detour
$10
near mile 116.9
Established December 8, 1906, Montezuma Castle is the third National Monument dedicated to preserving Native American culture. This 20 room high-rise apartment, nestled into a towering limestone cliff...
25 mi from route
~63 min detour
$10
near mile 108.9
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
35.1
0
$12.27
$5.61
Efficient EV
29.2
0
$10.23
$4.68
EV Truck/SUV
46.8
0
$16.37
$7.48
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Buckeye, AZ
Night
in Buckeye on Friday
Local time
10:05 PM
MST
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Prescott Valley, AZ
Night
in Prescott Valley on Friday
Local time
10:05 PM
MST
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
19 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 17m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Buckeye, AZ to Prescott Valley, AZ covers 116.9 miles and takes about 2h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bob Stump Memorial Parkway, AZ 69, Black Canyon Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 58.5 miles from Buckeye, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.29 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 116.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (North 1st Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 13.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Buckeye, AZ to Prescott Valley, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Prescott along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
