One more.
This one is a little more interesting route. The route is dirt roads from, flat and through a really neat pass, I40 to Wikieup, AZ. Check the AZ road conditions website to make sure the road is open. I recommend 4WD just in case.
The good news is that there is cell coverage the whole way and Waze works. I have done this drive multiple times both ways. I love it. It is 30 minutes longer than the interstate way and a hundred times more interesting.
The drive to Prescott is paved and a real pleasure.
Then drive from Prescott to Jerome: Spectacular!