Origin
Surprise, AZ
Late night in Surprise on Monday
Local time
5:55 AM
MST
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Surprise, AZ to San Luis, AZ
Drive Time
3h 51m
Distance
199.8 mi
322 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 38m
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6 AM
3h 51m
8 AM
4h 17m
10 AM
4h 0m
12 PM
3h 57m
3 PM
4h 1m
5 PM
4h 15m
8 PM
3h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Surprise, AZ
Kostiantyn Zavhorodnii
San Luis, AZ
Abhishek Navlakha
Trip Overview
The drive from Surprise, AZ to San Luis, AZ covers 199.8 miles and takes about 3h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Santa Fe Drive, West Greenway Road, AZ 303 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.76 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
99.9 miles from Surprise, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 55m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 51m drive with frequent turns across 199.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Santa Fe Drive 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 Surprise, AZ to San Luis, AZ is easy. At 3h 51m 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 Surprise, AZ to San Luis, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Santa Fe Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Greenway Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| AZ 303 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bob Stump Memorial Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 10 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| AZ 85 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Oglesby Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Santa Fe Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Surprise, AZ and San Luis, AZ.
1
Start on North Nash Street
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
North Nash Street
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto West Santa Fe Drive
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
West Santa Fe Drive
3
Turn right onto West Greenway Road
217 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Greenway Road
4
Turn right onto West Greenway Road
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
West Greenway Road
5
Turn left onto AZ 303 Loop South
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
AZ 303 Loop South
6
Merge slight left onto Bob Stump Memorial Parkway
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Bob Stump Memorial Parkway
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Los Angeles
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 10 West: Los Angeles
8
Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
9
Take the exit slight right toward AZ 85: Yuma, San Diego
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
AZ 85: Yuma, San Diego
10
Continue on South Oglesby Road
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
South Oglesby Road
11
Continue on Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
12
Continue on Arizona State Highway 85
28 mi
·
33 min
·
Arizona State Highway 85
13
Take the exit slight right toward AZ-85 South: Gila Bend
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
AZ-85 South: Gila Bend
14
Continue on Arizona State Highway 85
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Arizona State Highway 85
15
Continue on East Pima Street
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
East Pima Street
16
Take the exit slight right toward I 8 West: San Diego
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 8 West: San Diego
17
Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway
107 mi
·
1 hr 48 min
·
Blue Star Memorial Highway
18
Take the exit slight right toward AZ 195: Araby Road, San Luis
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
AZ 195: Araby Road, San Luis
19
Keep slight left to continue on AZ 195: Araby Road, San Luis
266 ft
·
8 sec
·
AZ 195: Araby Road, San Luis
20
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Araby Road
269 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Araby Road
21
Exit the roundabout onto South Araby Road
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
South Araby Road
22
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Robert A. Vaughan Expressway
187 ft
·
3 sec
·
Robert A. Vaughan Expressway
23
Exit the rotary onto South Araby Road
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
·
South Araby Road
24
Continue on Robert A. Vaughan Expressway
21 mi
·
24 min
·
Robert A. Vaughan Expressway
25
Continue on East Cesar Chavez Boulevard
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
East Cesar Chavez Boulevard
26
Turn left onto 4th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
4th Avenue
27
At the end of the road, turn right onto Urtuzuastegui Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Urtuzuastegui Street
28
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 99.9 miles from Surprise, AZ, or about 1h 55m 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 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 99.9 miles or 1h 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near San Luis, 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 199.8 miles and 3h 51m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 99.9 mi from Surprise, AZ · 1h 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
100 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 99.9 miles from Surprise, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in San Luis, AZ
The final approach into San Luis, 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 San Luis, 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
$39.76 one way
$79.53 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
70 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $41.99 | $83.98 |
| premium | $5.59 | $43.95 | $87.90 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $44.39 | $88.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 59.9 | 0 | $20.98 | $9.59 |
| Efficient EV | 50 | 0 | $17.48 | $7.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 79.9 | 0 | $27.97 | $12.79 |
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
23 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
San Luis, AZ
Late night in San Luis on Monday
Local time
5:55 AM
MST
Current temp
74°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
18 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
3h 51m 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 Surprise, AZ to San Luis, AZ covers 199.8 miles and takes about 3h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Santa Fe Drive, West Greenway Road, AZ 303. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 99.9 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 $39.76 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Surprise, AZ to San Luis, AZ is easy. At 3h 51m 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 Surprise, AZ to San Luis, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Surprise, AZ to San Luis, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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