Carbondale to Prescott Valley: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1302.8 miles 2096.7 km · straight line
1563.4 miles estimated 2516 km · driving distance
31h 27min estimated drive time
$150 - $185 estimated fuel cost
~3h 7min flight time
268° W bearing direction

How far is Carbondale from Prescott Valley?

The distance from Carbondale to Prescott Valley is 1302.8 miles (2096.7 km) as the crow flies. Prescott Valley is located W of Carbondale. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1563.4 miles, taking about 31h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 7min. Both are located in United States — Carbondale in Illinois 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Carbondale 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 Carbondale to Prescott Valley

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 31h 27min $150 - $185 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~37h 44min $125–$235* Budget
Train ~40h 53min $188–$547* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Carbondale & Prescott Valley

Quick Facts

Carbondale
37.73°N, 89.22°W
America/Chicago
126m 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 434 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 109 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients