Origin
Surprise, AZ
Late night in Surprise on Wednesday
Local time
3:13 AM
MST
Current temp
88°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Surprise, AZ to Page, AZ
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
5h 17m
Distance
274.6 mi
442 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$55
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 4m
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6 AM
5h 18m
8 AM
5h 44m
10 AM
5h 27m
12 PM
5h 24m
3 PM
5h 28m
5 PM
5h 43m
8 PM
5h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Surprise, AZ
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Page, AZ
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Trip Overview
This 274.6-mile journey from Surprise, AZ to Page, AZ will take approximately 5 hours and 17 minutes of driving time. It's a feasible one-day trip, with an estimated fuel cost of $55. The route primarily utilizes Arizona Veterans Highway and Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway, offering a taste of the Desert Southwest's expansive landscapes. With only one recommended stop, you can cover significant ground efficiently. This drive is characterized by its numerous turns, so be prepared for a more engaging driving experience than a straight interstate cruise.
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
137.3 miles from Surprise, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 28m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for much of this 5-hour, 17-minute trip. While only 19% of the route is on highways, you'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 90.6 miles on Arizona Veterans Highway. This suggests a varied driving experience, likely transitioning between more open roads and winding local segments. The profile indicates you won't be on monotonous interstates; instead, anticipate a more dynamic route that requires active navigation and engagement with the changing road conditions.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Arizona Veterans Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 90.6 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 0.5 miles in near North El Mirage Road.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 274.6 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 0.5 miles (North El Mirage Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 20.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.5 mi into trip
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~1m in
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North El Mirage Road
At end of road, turn left onto North El Mirage Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
5.5 mi into trip
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~10m in
Take the ramp toward AZ 303 Loop North
Navigation decision point
Toward AZ 303 Loop North
6
20.8 mi into trip
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~29m in
Take the exit toward I 17 North: Flagstaff
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 17 North: Flagstaff
6
144.3 mi into trip
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~2h 37m in
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US 180; I 40 Bus / Country Club Drive
Turn left onto US 180; I 40 Bus / Country Club Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
144.8 mi into trip
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~2h 38m in
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US 89 / Flagstaff-Cameron Highway
Turn right onto US 89 / Flagstaff-Cameron Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Surprise, AZ to Page, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Albuquerque along the way.
Albuquerque
138.4 mi in
|
~2h 29m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona Veterans Highway | 90.6 mi | 1h 31m |
| Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway | 58 mi | 1h 8m |
| Flagstaff-Cameron Highway | 40.1 mi | 47m |
| Black Canyon Freeway | 16.4 mi | 16m |
| US 89 | 15.3 mi | 19m |
| Bob Stump Memorial Parkway | 14.8 mi | 17m |
| Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway | 8.9 mi | 9m |
| Bitter Springs-Utah State Line Highway | 8 mi | 9m |
Longest stretch:
Arizona Veterans Highway
— 90.6 mi, about 1h 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Surprise, AZ and Page, AZ.
1
Start on North Nash Street
88 ft
·
5 sec
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North Nash Street
2
Turn right onto West Paradise Lane
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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West Paradise Lane
3
At end of road, turn left onto North El Mirage Road
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
North El Mirage Road
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
2 min
Toward AZ 303 Loop North
5
Merge onto AZ 303 Loop
15 mi
·
17 min
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Bob Stump Memorial Parkway
6
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 17 North: Flagstaff
Use the straight lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
Toward I 17 North: Flagstaff
8
Merge onto I 17
16 mi
·
16 min
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Black Canyon Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 17
8.9 mi
·
9 min
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Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 17
13 mi
·
13 min
·
Arizona Veterans Highway
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 17
77 mi
·
1 hr 17 min
·
Arizona Veterans Highway
12
Continue on I 17; AZ 89A
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
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Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 40 East, Albuquerque
14
Merge onto I 40
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward US 89 North: Page
16
Turn left onto US 180; I 40 Bus
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Country Club Drive
Use the left / straight lanes.
17
Turn right onto US 89
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Flagstaff-Cameron Highway
Use the right lane.
18
Continue on US 89
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
US Highway 89
19
Continue on US 89
38 mi
·
44 min
·
Flagstaff-Cameron Highway
20
Enter roundabout onto US 89
156 ft
·
2 sec
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Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway
21
Continue on US 89
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway
22
Continue on US 89
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
US 89
23
Continue on US 89
57 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
·
Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway
24
Continue on US 89
15 mi
·
19 min
·
US 89
25
Continue on US 89
8.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Bitter Springs-Utah State Line Highway
26
Enter roundabout onto US 89
172 ft
·
3 sec
·
US 89
Toward US 89 North
27
Continue on US 89
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
US 89
Toward US 89 North
28
Turn right onto South Lake Powell Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Lake Powell Boulevard
29
Turn left onto Aspen Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
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Aspen Street
30
At end of road, turn right onto South Navajo Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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South Navajo Drive
31
Arrive at destination
South Navajo Drive
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 274.6-mile drive, aim for an early morning departure from Surprise, AZ, to maximize daylight hours. With a total duration of just over 5 hours and a single recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest 90.6-mile stretch on Arizona Veterans Highway, as services might be less frequent. The $55 fuel cost is a good estimate, but always factor in a buffer. The 'turn-heavy' nature of this route means staying alert and following your navigation closely is key.
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 137.3 miles from Surprise, AZ, or about 2h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 90.6 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 80 miles or 1h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 137.3 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 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Page, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Surprise, 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 Surprise, AZ
This is one driving day of about 274.6 miles and 5h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Surprise, 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 Arizona Veterans Highway for about 90.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 137.3 mi from Surprise, AZ · 2h 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
137 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 137.3 miles from Surprise, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Arizona Veterans Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 90.6 miles.
Arriving in Page, AZ
The final approach into Page, 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 Page, 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
$54.70 one way
$109.41 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
96 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $57.89 | $115.79 |
| premium | $5.59 | $60.44 | $120.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $60.63 | $121.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$55
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$80–$105
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 96.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 82.4 | 1 | $28.83 | $13.18 |
| Efficient EV | 68.7 | 0 | $24.03 | $10.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 109.8 | 1 | $38.44 | $17.57 |
Gas CO2
96 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Page, AZ
Late night in Page on Wednesday
Local time
3:13 AM
MST
Current temp
48°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
40 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 17m 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 Surprise, AZ to Page, AZ covers 274.6 miles and takes about 5h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Arizona Veterans Highway, Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway, Flagstaff-Cameron Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 137.3 miles from Surprise, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $54.70 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 18 significant decision points across 274.6 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 0.5 miles (North El Mirage Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 20.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Surprise, AZ to Page, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Albuquerque along the way.
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