Distance between Scottsdale AZ and Prescott AZ

The distance from Scottsdale to Prescott is 106 miles by road including 71 miles on motorways. Road takes approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes and goes through Phoenix, Anthem, Prescott Valley and Black Canyon City.

Shortest distance by air 78 mi ✈️
Car route length 106.3 mi 🚗
Driving time 1 h 45 min
Fuel amount 3.6 gal
Fuel cost 14.2 USD
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Point Distance Time Fuel
Scottsdale 0 mi 0:00 00 min 0.0 gal
AZ 101 Loop 26 mi, 24 min
Phoenix 26 mi 0:24 24 min 0.4 gal
I 17 24 mi, 21 min
Rock Springs 50 mi 0:46 46 min 1.7 gal
I 17 1 mi, 01 min
Black Canyon City 52 mi 0:47 47 min 1.7 gal
I 17 19 mi, 17 min
Cordes Junction 71 mi 1:05 1 h 05 min 2.4 gal
AZ 69 23 mi, 25 min
Prescott Valley 94 mi 1:30 1 h 30 min 3.0 gal
AZ 69 5 mi, 06 min
Diamond Valley 99 mi 1:36 1 h 36 min 3.4 gal
AZ 69 7 mi, 08 min
Prescott 106 mi 1:45 1 h 45 min 3.4 gal

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to drive from Scottsdale to Prescott?

Fuel cost: 14.2 USD

This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 106.3 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.93 USD / gal)

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How long is a car ride from Scottsdale to Prescott?

Driving time: 1 h 45 min

This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.

  • 30 mi with a maximum speed 68 mph = 26 min
  • 37 mi with a maximum speed 65 mph = 34 min
  • 1 mi with a maximum speed 62 mph = 1 min
  • 17 mi with a maximum speed 56 mph = 18 min
  • 6 mi with a maximum speed 55 mph = 6 min
  • 3 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 3 min
  • 11 mi with a maximum speed 45 mph = 14 min

The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.

How far is Scottsdale to Prescott by land?

The distance between Scottsdale and Prescott is 106.3 mi by road including 71.5 mi on motorways.

Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Scottsdale and Prescott respectively.

How far is Scottsdale to Prescott by plane?

The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Scottsdale and Prescott is 78.3 mi.

This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Scottsdale and Prescott respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.

How many hours is Scottsdale from Prescott by plane?

Boeing 737 airliner needs 9 min to cover the distance of 78 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.

Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 34 min to flight this distance at average speed of 136 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.

How long is a helicopter ride from Scottsdale to Prescott?

Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 31 min to cover the distance of 78 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.

Popular "Robinson R44" needs 36 min to flight this distance at average speed of 130 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.

What city is halfway between Scottsdale and Prescott?

The halfway point between Scottsdale and Prescott is Black Canyon City. It is located about 1 mi from the exact midpoint by road.

The distance from Black Canyon City to Scottsdale is 52 mi and driving will take about 47 min. The road between Black Canyon City and Prescott has length 55 mi and will take approximately 57 min.

The other cities located close to halfway point:

  • Rock Springs is in 50 mi from Scottsdale and 56 mi from Prescott

Where is Scottsdale in relation to Prescott?

Scottsdale is located 78 mi south-east of Prescott.

Scottsdale has geographic coordinates: latitude 33.50912, longitude -111.89924.

Prescott has geographic coordinates: latitude 34.54028, longitude -112.46952.

Which highway goes from Scottsdale to Prescott?

The route from Scottsdale to Prescott follows I 17, AZ 69.

Other minor sections pass along the road:

  • AZ 101 Loop: 22 mi
  • I-17: 1 mi
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