Prescott Valley to Yosemite: Road Trip Guide & Distance

460.9 miles 741.7 km · straight line
553 miles estimated 890 km · driving distance
11h 8min estimated drive time
$53 - $66 estimated fuel cost
~1h 26min flight time
301° WNW bearing direction

How far is Prescott Valley from Yosemite?

The distance from Prescott Valley to Yosemite is 460.9 miles (741.7 km) as the crow flies. Yosemite is located WNW of Prescott Valley. By car, the driving distance is approximately 553 miles, taking about 11h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 26min. Both are located in United States — Prescott Valley in Arizona and Yosemite 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 Yosemite. 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 Valley to Yosemite

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 8min $53 - $66 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 22min $44–$83* Budget
Train ~10h 35min $66–$194* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Prescott Valley & Yosemite

Quick Facts

Prescott Valley
34.61°N, 112.32°W
America/Phoenix
1532m elevation
Yosemite
37.87°N, 119.54°W
America/Los_Angeles
1209m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 154 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 54 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients