Origin
Green Valley, AZ
Afternoon in Green Valley on Sunday
Local time
3:38 PM
MST
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Green Valley, AZ to Surprise, AZ
Drive Time
2h 33m
Distance
165.9 mi
267 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 23m
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6 AM
2h 33m
8 AM
2h 54m
10 AM
2h 41m
12 PM
2h 39m
3 PM
2h 42m
5 PM
2h 53m
8 PM
2h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Green Valley, AZ
Kelly
Surprise, AZ
Kostiantyn Zavhorodnii
Trip Overview
Spanning 165.9 miles through the heart of the Desert Southwest, this journey from Green Valley to Surprise takes approximately 2 hours and 33 minutes. Because the trip is relatively short, it functions perfectly as a straightforward day trip, eliminating the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend roughly $32 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly option for your transit between these two Arizona hubs. Since the route avoids highways entirely, you will be navigating local roads like Calle del Tiempo, South Calle de Las Casitas, and West Continental Road. It is an ideal path if you prefer a quieter, more localized travel experience over the typical high-speed interstate commute.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
82.9 miles from Green Valley, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route features a 0% highway share, placing you firmly on neighborhood and local arterial roads for the duration of your 165.9-mile trip. With 0 miles of uninterrupted stretches on Calle del Tiempo, the road requires constant engagement and frequent navigation of turns. The personality of this drive is distinctly technical, favoring a slower pace through the desert landscape rather than high-speed cruising. You will feel the transition as you move away from the quiet desert setting of Green Valley toward your destination in Surprise.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Calle del Tiempo is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Green Valley, AZ to Surprise, AZ is easy. At 2h 33m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Green Valley, AZ to Surprise, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Calle del Tiempo | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Calle de Las Casitas | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Continental Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 19 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Nogales–Tucson Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 10 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Casa Grande-Tucson Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Calle del Tiempo
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Green Valley, AZ and Surprise, AZ.
1
Start on Calle de la Temporada
75 ft
·
3 sec
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Calle de la Temporada
2
Continue on Calle del Tiempo
374 ft
·
22 sec
·
Calle del Tiempo
3
Turn left onto South Calle de Las Casitas
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Calle de Las Casitas
4
Turn left onto West Continental Road
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
West Continental Road
5
Take the ramp left toward I 19 North: Tucson
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
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I 19 North: Tucson
6
Merge slight left onto Nogales–Tucson Highway
23 mi
·
27 min
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Nogales–Tucson Highway
7
Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Phoenix
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
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I 10 West: Phoenix
8
Merge slight left onto South Freeway
5.4 mi
·
6 min
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South Freeway
9
Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
10
Keep slight left to continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
51 mi
·
51 min
·
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
11
Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
38 mi
·
38 min
·
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
12
Continue on Maricopa Freeway
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Maricopa Freeway
13
Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Papago Freeway
14
Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Papago Freeway
15
Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
16
Continue on Papago Freeway
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Papago Freeway
17
Take the exit slight right toward AZ 101 Loop North
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
AZ 101 Loop North
18
Continue on Agua Fria Freeway
8.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Agua Fria Freeway
19
Take the exit slight right toward US 60
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
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US 60
20
Turn left onto Grand Avenue
4.7 mi
·
8 min
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Grand Avenue
21
Turn right onto West Greenway Road
213 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Greenway Road
22
Turn left onto Santa Fe Drive
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Santa Fe Drive
23
Turn right onto North Nash Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
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North Nash Street
24
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given the turn-heavy nature of this 2-hour and 33-minute drive, plan to depart early to ensure you have plenty of daylight for navigating local roads. Since you only have one planned stop along the way, keep a close eye on your fuel gauge to ensure you stay within your $32 budget. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, as the lack of highway segments allows you to adjust your pace easily if traffic conditions change. A concrete tip for this specific route is to stay vigilant with your GPS, as the reliance on local roads like West Continental Road means you will be making frequent turns rather than following a single straight highway path.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 82.9 miles from Green Valley, AZ, or about 1h 16m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 82.9 miles or 1h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 5m
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 Green Valley, 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 Green Valley, AZ
This is one driving day of about 165.9 miles and 2h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Green Valley, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 82.9 mi from Green Valley, AZ · 1h 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
83 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 82.9 miles from Green Valley, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$33.02 one way
$66.03 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
58 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $34.87 | $69.73 |
| premium | $5.59 | $36.49 | $72.98 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $36.86 | $73.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 49.8 | 0 | $17.42 | $7.96 |
| Efficient EV | 41.5 | 0 | $14.52 | $6.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 66.4 | 0 | $23.23 | $10.62 |
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Afternoon in Surprise on Sunday
Local time
3:38 PM
MST
Current temp
56°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
7 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
2h 33m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Green Valley, AZ to Surprise, AZ covers 165.9 miles and takes about 2h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Calle del Tiempo, South Calle de Las Casitas, West Continental Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 82.9 miles from Green Valley, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.02 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Green Valley, AZ to Surprise, AZ is easy. At 2h 33m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Green Valley, AZ to Surprise, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Green Valley, AZ to Surprise, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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