Manhattan to Prescott: Road Trip Guide & Distance

934 miles 1503.1 km · straight line
1120.8 miles estimated 1803.7 km · driving distance
22h 33min estimated drive time
$108 - $133 estimated fuel cost
~2h 23min flight time
255° WSW bearing direction

How far is Manhattan from Prescott?

The distance from Manhattan to Prescott is 934 miles (1503.1 km) as the crow flies. Prescott is located WSW of Manhattan. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1120.8 miles, taking about 22h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 23min. Both are located in United States — Manhattan in Kansas 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 Manhattan 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 Manhattan to Prescott

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 33min $108 - $133 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 4min $90–$168* Budget
Train ~29h 19min $134–$392* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Manhattan & Prescott

Quick Facts

Manhattan
39.18°N, 96.57°W
America/Chicago
311m 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 311 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 78 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients