Surprise, AZ Road Trips

Surprise, AZ serves as a quiet starting point in the Desert Southwest, connecting drivers to 10 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 103 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Surprise, AZ head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

16

Longest Drive

300.9 mi

Cottonwood, AZ

Quickest Drive

22m

Deer Valley, AZ

Plan Around Surprise, AZ

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Surprise, AZ is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Cottonwood, AZ to Surprise, AZ 300.9 mi · 5h 16m Green Valley, AZ to Surprise, AZ 165.9 mi · 2h 33m Catalina, AZ to Surprise, AZ 134.4 mi · 2h 44m Payson, AZ to Surprise, AZ 103 mi · 1h 51m

Continue From Surprise, AZ

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Surprise, AZ to Clifton, AZ 234.8 mi · 5h 6m Surprise, AZ to Lake Havasu City, AZ 182.7 mi · 3h 31m Surprise, AZ to Tucson, AZ 144.1 mi · 2h 16m Surprise, AZ to Catalina, AZ 134.9 mi · 2h 45m

Trips from Surprise, AZ

Surprise, AZ to Clifton, AZ

234.8 mi 5h 6m

Surprise, AZ to Lake Havasu City, AZ

182.7 mi 3h 31m

Surprise, AZ to Tucson, AZ

144.1 mi 2h 16m

Surprise, AZ to Catalina, AZ

134.9 mi 2h 45m

Surprise, AZ to Globe, AZ

114.4 mi 2h 28m

Surprise, AZ to Cornville, AZ

101 mi 1h 59m

Surprise, AZ to Mesa, AZ

43.3 mi 51m

Surprise, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ

38.5 mi 44m

Surprise, AZ to Phoenix, AZ

20.4 mi 37m

Surprise, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ

14.7 mi 22m

Driving from Surprise, AZ

The typical drive from Surprise, AZ covers about 103 miles and takes around 2h 4m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 235 miles (5h 6m), while the shortest is just 15 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Surprise, AZ are Clifton, AZ (234.8 mi, 5h 6m), Lake Havasu City, AZ (182.7 mi, 3h 31m), Tucson, AZ (144.1 mi, 2h 16m), Catalina, AZ (134.9 mi, 2h 45m), and Globe, AZ (114.4 mi, 2h 28m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in AZ currently averages around $4.95 per gallon. For the typical 103-mile trip from Surprise, AZ, budget about $20 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 10 mapped routes leaving Surprise, AZ and 6 routes heading into Surprise, AZ, covering 16 total connections. Distances range from 15 to 235 miles.

The longest mapped route from Surprise, AZ covers 235 miles and takes approximately 5h 6m. Shorter options start at just 15 miles.

The average route from Surprise, AZ runs about 103 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 4m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.95/gallon for regular), the average 103-mile trip from Surprise, AZ costs roughly $20 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Surprise, AZ include Clifton, AZ, Lake Havasu City, AZ, Tucson, AZ and Catalina, AZ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.