Iowa City to Prescott Valley: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Iowa City from Prescott Valley?

The distance from Iowa City to Prescott Valley is 1226.2 miles (1973.3 km) as the crow flies. Prescott Valley is located WSW of Iowa City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1471.4 miles, taking about 29h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 58min. Both are located in United States — Iowa City in Iowa 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 Iowa City 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.