The drive from Prescott Valley, AZ to Goodyear, AZ covers 102.8 miles and takes about 2h behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway, Black Canyon Freeway, Agua Fria Freeway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.2 miles on Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.48 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
51.4 miles from Prescott Valley, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 59m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h. Total distance: 102.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Prescott Valley, AZ to Goodyear, AZ covers 102.8 miles and takes about 2h, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 25.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 73.7 miles in.
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 9 significant decision points across 102.8 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 73.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 74.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 75 miles (AZ 101 Loop / Agua Fria Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
73.7 mi into trip|~1h 23m in
Take the exit toward AZ 101 Loop West, AZ 101 Loop East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 214C
Toward AZ 101 Loop West, AZ 101 Loop East
7
74.1 mi into trip|~1h 24m in
Keep slight right at fork toward AZ 101 Loop West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward AZ 101 Loop West
5
75 mi into trip|~1h 25m in|AZ 101 Loop / Agua Fria Freeway
Merge onto AZ 101 Loop / Agua Fria Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
95.7 mi into trip|~1h 49m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 10 West: Los Angeles
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 1A
Toward I 10 West: Los Angeles
8
100.7 mi into trip|~1h 55m in
Take the exit toward Litchfield Road, Phoenix-Goodyear Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 128
Toward Litchfield Road, Phoenix-Goodyear Airpor...
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway
25.2 mi
31m
Black Canyon Freeway
20.7 mi
22m
Agua Fria Freeway
20.6 mi
23m
Arizona Veterans Highway
16.7 mi
16m
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
5.8 mi
5m
Papago Freeway
4.4 mi
5m
North Black Canyon Highway
3.2 mi
3m
North Litchfield Road
1.7 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway
— 25.2 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prescott Valley, AZ and Goodyear, AZ.
1
Start on East Spouse Drive
0.3 mi·48 sec·East Spouse Drive
2
Turn left onto North Robert Road
1.6 mi·2 min·North Robert Road
3
Turn left onto AZ 69
25 mi·31 min·Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway
4
Merge onto I 17
17 mi·16 min·Arizona Veterans Highway
5
Continue on I 17
5.8 mi·5 min·Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 17
10 mi·10 min·Black Canyon Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on I 17
3.2 mi·3 min·North Black Canyon Highway
Use the slight right lane.
8
Continue on I 17
10 mi·11 min·Black Canyon Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi·41 sec
Exit 214CToward AZ 101 Loop West, AZ 101 Loop EastUse the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
1.0 mi·1 min
Toward AZ 101 Loop WestUse the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto AZ 101 Loop
21 mi·23 min·Agua Fria Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 1AToward I 10 West: Los AngelesUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 10
4.4 mi·5 min·Papago Freeway
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
Exit 128Toward Litchfield Road, Phoenix-Goodyear AirportUse the slight right lane.
15
Turn left onto North Litchfield Road
1.7 mi·3 min·North Litchfield Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
16
Continue on South Litchfield Road
337 ft·7 sec·South Litchfield Road
17
Arrive at destination
South Litchfield Road
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 51.4 miles from Prescott Valley, AZ, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 25.2 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 23 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.4 miles or 59m 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 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Goodyear, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Prescott Valley, 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 Prescott Valley, AZ
This is one driving day of about 102.8 miles and 2h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Prescott Valley, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway for about 25.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 51.4 mi from Prescott Valley, AZ
· 59m into the drive
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...
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...
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
30.8
0
$10.79
$4.93
Efficient EV
25.7
0
$9.00
$4.11
EV Truck/SUV
41.1
0
$14.39
$6.58
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (67% 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 16, 2026
Origin
Prescott Valley, AZ
Night
in Prescott Valley on Friday
Local time
11:15 PM
MST
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Goodyear, AZ
Night
in Goodyear on Friday
Local time
11:15 PM
MST
Current temp
87°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
17 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 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 Prescott Valley, AZ to Goodyear, AZ covers 102.8 miles and takes about 2h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway, Black Canyon Freeway, Agua Fria Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51.4 miles from Prescott Valley, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.48 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 9 significant decision points across 102.8 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 73.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 74.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 75 miles (AZ 101 Loop / Agua Fria Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Prescott Valley, AZ to Goodyear, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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.
