Columbia, Missouri to Prescott: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1153 miles 1855.5 km · straight line
1383.5 miles estimated 2226.6 km · driving distance
27h 50min estimated drive time
$133 - $164 estimated fuel cost
~2h 49min flight time
261° W bearing direction

How far is Columbia, Missouri from Prescott?

The distance from Columbia, Missouri to Prescott is 1153 miles (1855.5 km) as the crow flies. Prescott is located W of Columbia, Missouri. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1383.5 miles, taking about 27h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 49min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, Missouri in Missouri and Prescott 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 Columbia, Missouri and Prescott. 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 Columbia, Missouri to Prescott

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 27h 50min $133 - $164 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~33h 24min $111–$208* Budget
Train ~36h 11min $166–$484* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbia, Missouri & Prescott

Quick Facts

Columbia, Missouri
38.95°N, 92.33°W
America/Chicago
215m elevation
Prescott
34.54°N, 112.47°W
America/Phoenix
1638m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 384 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 96 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients