Origin
Eagar, AZ
Late night in Eagar on Friday
Local time
5:51 AM
MST
Current temp
37°F
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Trip from Eagar, AZ to Surprise, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 10m
Distance
249.3 mi
401 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$50
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 57m
★
6 AM
5h 10m
8 AM
5h 37m
10 AM
5h 19m
12 PM
5h 17m
3 PM
5h 21m
5 PM
5h 36m
8 PM
5h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Eagar, AZ
András Nyemczovszky
Surprise, AZ
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Trip Overview
This 249.3-mile journey from Eagar, AZ to Surprise, AZ will take you approximately 5 hours and 10 minutes of driving time, making it a feasible day trip. You'll navigate a mix of roads, including the Globe-Show Low Highway and Main Street, with about 24% of the drive on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $50. This route remains within the Desert Southwest region, offering a consistent landscape throughout. While it's manageable in one day, consider the turn-heavy nature of the local roads when planning your departure.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
124.7 miles from Eagar, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 28m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 10m. Total distance: 249.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, rather than a straightforward interstate cruise. While 24% of your journey will be on highways, much of the experience involves navigating local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 83.5 miles along the Globe-Show Low Highway, offering a more continuous segment before you transition back to more varied driving. This profile suggests a drive where you'll be adjusting your speed and direction more frequently, requiring your attention.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Globe-Show Low Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 83.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 218.5 miles in near I 10 / Papago Freeway.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 249.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 218.5 miles (I 10 / Papago Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 220.4 miles (I 10 / Papago Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 234.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
218.5 mi into trip
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~4h 30m in
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I 10 / Papago Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10 / Papago Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
6
220.4 mi into trip
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~4h 32m in
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I 10 / Papago Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10 / Papago Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
234.1 mi into trip
|
~4h 48m in
Take the exit toward AZ 101 Loop North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 133B
Toward AZ 101 Loop North
7
243.7 mi into trip
|
~4h 59m in
Take the exit toward US 60
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 11
Toward US 60
7
248.8 mi into trip
|
~5h 8m in
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Santa Fe Drive
Turn left onto Santa Fe Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Globe-Show Low Highway | 83.5 mi | 1h 35m |
| Main Street | 45.3 mi | 53m |
| Phoenix–Globe Highway | 42.9 mi | 55m |
| Superstition Freeway | 27.1 mi | 31m |
| Papago Freeway | 15 mi | 17m |
| Agua Fria Freeway | 8.8 mi | 10m |
| Maricopa Freeway | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| Grand Avenue | 4.7 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
Globe-Show Low Highway
— 83.5 mi, about 1h 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eagar, AZ and Surprise, AZ.
1
Start on AZ 260
239 ft
·
12 sec
·
West Central Avenue
2
Turn left onto Main Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on South Mountain Avenue
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
South Mountain Avenue
4
Turn left onto US 60; US 180; US 191
44 mi
·
51 min
·
Main Street
5
Continue on US 60
4.7 mi
·
9 min
·
East Deuce of Clubs
6
Continue on US 60; AZ 77
83 mi
·
1 hr 35 min
·
Globe-Show Low Highway
7
Turn right onto US 60
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East Ash Street
8
Turn right onto South Hill Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
South Hill Street
9
Turn left onto East Oak Street
366 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Oak Street
10
Turn right onto North Broad Street
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
North Broad Street
11
Continue on US 60
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Broad Street
12
Continue on US 60
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
US 60
13
Continue on US 60
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
West Live Oak Street
14
Continue on US 60
43 mi
·
55 min
·
Phoenix–Globe Highway
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on US 60; US 80 Hist
27 mi
·
31 min
·
Superstition Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto US 60
0.6 mi
·
38 sec
·
US 60
Toward I 10 North
17
Merge onto I 10; US 60
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Maricopa Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Papago Freeway
Use the slight left lane.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Papago Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on I 10
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
21
Continue on I 10
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Papago Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 133B
Toward AZ 101 Loop North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Continue on AZ 101 Loop
8.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Agua Fria Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 11
Toward US 60
Use the slight right lane.
25
Turn left onto US 60
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Grand Avenue
Use the left / right lanes.
26
Turn right onto West Greenway Road
212 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Greenway Road
Use the right lane.
27
Turn left onto Santa Fe Drive
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Santa Fe Drive
Use the left lane.
28
Turn right onto North Nash Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
North Nash Street
29
Arrive at destination
North Nash Street
Trip Plan
Given the 5-hour duration and the turn-heavy profile, starting your drive from Eagar, AZ early in the morning is recommended to maximize daylight and minimize driving fatigue. With only one suggested stop and a manageable fuel cost of $50, flexibility is on your side. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you transition between the main roads and local segments. A good tip is to fuel up before you leave Eagar, as the longest stretch of 83.5 miles on the Globe-Show Low Highway might not have many services.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 124.7 miles from Eagar, AZ, or about 2h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 83.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 55 miles or 1h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 124.7 miles or 2h 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Surprise, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Eagar, AZ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Eagar, AZ
This is one driving day of about 249.3 miles and 5h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 miles from Eagar, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Globe-Show Low Highway for about 83.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 124.7 mi from Eagar, AZ · 2h 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
125 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 55 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 124.7 miles from Eagar, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Globe-Show Low Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 83.5 miles.
Arriving in Surprise, AZ
The final approach into Surprise, AZ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Surprise, AZ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$49.66 one way
$99.33 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
87 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $52.56 | $105.12 |
| premium | $5.59 | $54.88 | $109.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $55.04 | $110.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$50
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 87.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 74.8 | 0 | $26.18 | $11.97 |
| Efficient EV | 62.3 | 0 | $21.81 | $9.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 99.7 | 1 | $34.90 | $15.96 |
Gas CO2
87 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Surprise, AZ
Late night in Surprise on Friday
Local time
5:51 AM
MST
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
51 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 10m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Eagar, AZ to Surprise, AZ covers 249.3 miles and takes about 5h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Globe-Show Low Highway, Main Street, Phoenix–Globe Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 124.7 miles from Eagar, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $49.66 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 249.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 218.5 miles (I 10 / Papago Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 220.4 miles (I 10 / Papago Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 234.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Eagar, AZ to Surprise, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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