Prescott to San Francisco: Road Trip Guide & Distance

598 miles 962.4 km · straight line
764.2 miles actual route 1229.8 km · driving distance
14h 1min estimated drive time
$74 - $91 estimated fuel cost
~1h 42min flight time
295° WNW bearing direction

How far is Prescott from San Francisco?

The distance from Prescott to San Francisco is 598 miles (962.4 km) as the crow flies. San Francisco is located WNW of Prescott. By car, the driving distance is approximately 764.2 miles, taking about 14h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 42min. Both are located in United States — Prescott in Arizona and San Francisco in California.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Prescott and San Francisco. 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 Prescott to San Francisco

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 1min $74 - $91 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 49min $61–$115* Budget
Train ~18h 13min $92–$267* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Prescott & San Francisco

Quick Facts

Prescott
34.54°N, 112.47°W
America/Phoenix
1638m elevation
San Francisco
37.77°N, 122.42°W
America/Los_Angeles
16m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 199 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM