Kansas City to Prescott: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1036.4 miles 1667.9 km · straight line
1205.5 miles actual route 1940.1 km · driving distance
21h 40min estimated drive time
$116 - $143 estimated fuel cost
~2h 35min flight time
258° WSW bearing direction

How far is Kansas City from Prescott?

The distance from Kansas City to Prescott is 1036.4 miles (1667.9 km) as the crow flies. Prescott is located WSW of Kansas City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1205.5 miles, taking about 21h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 35min. Both are located in United States — Kansas City 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 Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Prescott

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 40min $116 - $143 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 35min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 0min $96–$181* Budget
Train ~28h 10min $145–$422* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kansas City & Prescott

Quick Facts

Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m 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 345 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 86 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM