Prescott to San Jose: Road Trip Guide & Distance

560.8 miles 902.6 km · straight line
721.9 miles actual route 1161.8 km · driving distance
13h 19min estimated drive time
$69 - $86 estimated fuel cost
~1h 38min flight time
293° WNW bearing direction

How far is Prescott from San Jose?

The distance from Prescott to San Jose is 560.8 miles (902.6 km) as the crow flies. San Jose is located WNW of Prescott. By car, the driving distance is approximately 721.9 miles, taking about 13h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 38min. Both are located in United States — Prescott in Arizona and San Jose 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 Jose. 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 Jose

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 19min $69 - $86 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 59min $58–$108* Budget
Train ~17h 19min $87–$253* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Prescott & San Jose

Quick Facts

Prescott
34.54°N, 112.47°W
America/Phoenix
1638m elevation
San Jose
37.34°N, 121.89°W
America/Los_Angeles
25m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 187 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM