Prescott to Vista: Road Trip Guide & Distance

289.1 miles 465.2 km · straight line
361.3 miles estimated 581.5 km · driving distance
7h 16min estimated drive time
$35 - $43 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
253° WSW bearing direction

How far is Prescott from Vista?

The distance from Prescott to Vista is 289.1 miles (465.2 km) as the crow flies. Vista is located WSW of Prescott. By car, the driving distance is approximately 361.3 miles, taking about 7h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Prescott in Arizona and Vista in California.

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. 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 Vista. 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 Prescott to Vista

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 16min $35 - $43 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 43min $29–$54* Budget
Train ~6h 54min $43–$126* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Prescott & Vista

Quick Facts

Prescott
34.54°N, 112.47°W
America/Phoenix
1638m elevation
Vista
33.20°N, 117.24°W
America/Los_Angeles
100m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 96 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 86.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients