Origin
Surprise, AZ
Late night in Surprise on Monday
Local time
4:42 AM
MST
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Surprise, AZ to Taylor, AZ
Drive Time
4h 5m
Distance
186.6 mi
300 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 52m
★
6 AM
4h 5m
8 AM
4h 32m
10 AM
4h 15m
12 PM
4h 12m
3 PM
4h 16m
5 PM
4h 30m
8 PM
3h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Surprise, AZ
Kostiantyn Zavhorodnii
Taylor, AZ
Daniil Kondrashin
Trip Overview
The drive from Surprise, AZ to Taylor, AZ covers 186.6 miles and takes about 4h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Paradise Lane, North El Mirage Road, West Bell Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.14 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
93.3 miles from Surprise, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 2m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 5m drive with frequent turns across 186.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Paradise Lane 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
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 5m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Surprise, AZ to Taylor, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Paradise Lane | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North El Mirage Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Bell Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| AZ 101 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Agua Fria Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pima Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Pima Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Paradise Lane
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Surprise, AZ and Taylor, AZ.
1
Start on North Nash Street
89 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Nash Street
2
Turn right onto West Paradise Lane
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Paradise Lane
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto North El Mirage Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North El Mirage Road
4
Turn right onto West Bell Road
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
West Bell Road
5
Take the ramp slight left toward AZ 101 Loop North
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
AZ 101 Loop North
6
Merge slight left onto Agua Fria Freeway
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Agua Fria Freeway
7
Continue on Pima Freeway
14 mi
·
15 min
·
Pima Freeway
8
Take the exit slight right toward Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard
9
Turn straight onto North Pima Road
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
North Pima Road
10
Turn left onto East Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
East Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard
11
Turn left onto East Shea Boulevard
7.8 mi
·
12 min
·
East Shea Boulevard
12
At the end of the road, turn left onto Beeline Highway
62 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
·
Beeline Highway
13
Turn right
53 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
14
Turn left onto Highway 277
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 277
15
Continue on West 3rd Street North
19 mi
·
22 min
·
West 3rd Street North
16
Keep slight left to continue on West 3rd Street North
285 ft
·
4 sec
·
West 3rd Street North
17
Turn right onto Pulp Mill Road
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Pulp Mill Road
18
Continue on West Papermill Road
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
West Papermill Road
19
At the end of the road, turn right onto Show Low-Holbrook Highway
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Show Low-Holbrook Highway
20
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 93.3 miles from Surprise, AZ, or about 2h 2m 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 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 93.3 miles or 2h 2m 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 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Taylor, 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.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 186.6 miles and 4h 5m.
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 93.3 mi from Surprise, AZ · 2h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
93 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 93.3 miles from Surprise, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Taylor, AZ
The final approach into Taylor, 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 Taylor, 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
$37.14 one way
$74.27 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
65 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $39.22 | $78.43 |
| premium | $5.59 | $41.04 | $82.09 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $41.46 | $82.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 65.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 56 | 0 | $19.59 | $8.96 |
| Efficient EV | 46.7 | 0 | $16.33 | $7.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 74.6 | 0 | $26.12 | $11.94 |
Gas CO2
65 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (66% 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
Taylor, AZ
Late night in Taylor on Monday
Local time
4:42 AM
MST
Current temp
35°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
21 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
4h 5m 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 Taylor, AZ covers 186.6 miles and takes about 4h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Paradise Lane, North El Mirage Road, West Bell Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 93.3 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 $37.14 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.
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 5m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Surprise, AZ to Taylor, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Surprise, AZ to Taylor, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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