Hays to Prescott Valley: Road Trip Guide & Distance

776.3 miles 1249.4 km · straight line
931.6 miles estimated 1499.3 km · driving distance
18h 44min estimated drive time
$90 - $110 estimated fuel cost
~2h 4min flight time
252° WSW bearing direction

How far is Hays from Prescott Valley?

The distance from Hays to Prescott Valley is 776.3 miles (1249.4 km) as the crow flies. Prescott Valley is located WSW of Hays. By car, the driving distance is approximately 931.6 miles, taking about 18h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 4min. Both are located in United States — Hays in Kansas 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 Hays 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 Hays to Prescott Valley

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 44min $90 - $110 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 4min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 29min $75–$140* Budget
Train ~24h 21min $112–$326* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hays & Prescott Valley

Quick Facts

Hays
38.88°N, 99.33°W
America/Chicago
616m 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 259 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 65 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients