Modesto to Prescott Valley: Road Trip Guide & Distance

527.5 miles 848.9 km · straight line
633 miles estimated 1018.7 km · driving distance
12h 44min estimated drive time
$61 - $75 estimated fuel cost
~1h 34min flight time
111° ESE bearing direction

How far is Modesto from Prescott Valley?

The distance from Modesto to Prescott Valley is 527.5 miles (848.9 km) as the crow flies. Prescott Valley is located ESE of Modesto. By car, the driving distance is approximately 633 miles, taking about 12h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 34min. Both are located in United States — Modesto in California 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. 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 Modesto 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.

How to Get from Modesto to Prescott Valley

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 44min $61 - $75 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 17min $51–$95* Budget
Train ~16h 33min $76–$222* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Modesto & Prescott Valley

Quick Facts

Modesto
37.64°N, 121.00°W
America/Los_Angeles
28m elevation
Prescott Valley
34.61°N, 112.32°W
America/Phoenix
1532m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 176 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 44 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 47.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients