Merced to Prescott: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Merced from Prescott?

The distance from Merced to Prescott is 487.2 miles (784 km) as the crow flies. Prescott is located ESE of Merced. By car, the driving distance is approximately 584.6 miles, taking about 11h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Merced in California and Prescott in Arizona.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Merced 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.