Big Sur to Prescott Valley: Road Trip Guide & Distance

546.2 miles 879.1 km · straight line
655.5 miles estimated 1054.9 km · driving distance
13h 11min estimated drive time
$63 - $78 estimated fuel cost
~1h 36min flight time
99° E bearing direction

How far is Big Sur from Prescott Valley?

The distance from Big Sur to Prescott Valley is 546.2 miles (879.1 km) as the crow flies. Prescott Valley is located E of Big Sur. By car, the driving distance is approximately 655.5 miles, taking about 13h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 36min. Both are located in United States — Big Sur in California and Prescott Valley in Arizona.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Big Sur and Prescott Valley. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Big Sur to Prescott Valley

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 11min $63 - $78 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 49min $52–$98* Budget
Train ~17h 8min $79–$229* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Big Sur & Prescott Valley

Quick Facts

Big Sur
36.27°N, 121.81°W
America/Los_Angeles
152m elevation
Prescott Valley
34.61°N, 112.32°W
America/Phoenix
1532m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 182 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 45.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients