Prescott Valley to Ridgecrest: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Prescott Valley from Ridgecrest?

The distance from Prescott Valley to Ridgecrest is 310.6 miles (499.9 km) as the crow flies. Ridgecrest is located WNW of Prescott Valley. By car, the driving distance is approximately 388.3 miles, taking about 7h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Prescott Valley in Arizona and Ridgecrest 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 Valley and Ridgecrest. 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.