Houston to Prescott: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1051.7 miles 1692.6 km · straight line
1274.6 miles actual route 2051.3 km · driving distance
21h 41min estimated drive time
$123 - $151 estimated fuel cost
~2h 37min flight time
293° WNW bearing direction

How far is Houston from Prescott?

The distance from Houston to Prescott is 1051.7 miles (1692.6 km) as the crow flies. Prescott is located WNW of Houston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1274.6 miles, taking about 21h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 37min. Both are located in United States — Houston in Texas 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 Houston and Prescott. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Houston to Prescott

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 41min $123 - $151 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 1min $102–$191* Budget
Train ~28h 11min $153–$446* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Houston & Prescott

Quick Facts

Houston
29.76°N, 95.37°W
America/Chicago
15m 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 351 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 88 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM