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Trip from Surprise, AZ to Whiteriver, AZ

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Drive Time

4h 32m

Distance

206.7 mi

333 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$41

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 19m ★
6 AM
4h 32m
8 AM
4h 59m
10 AM
4h 42m
12 PM
4h 39m
3 PM
4h 43m
5 PM
4h 58m
8 PM
4h 24m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

Surprise, AZ

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census-designated place in Navajo County, Arizona, United States

Whiteriver, AZ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Surprise, AZ to Whiteriver, AZ covers 206.7 miles and takes about 4h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Globe-Show Low Highway, Phoenix–Globe Highway, US 60 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 62.5 miles on Globe-Show Low Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $41.18 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

103.3 miles from Surprise, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 9m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 4h 32m drive with frequent turns across 206.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 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 62.5 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 0.3 miles in near West Santa Fe Drive.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 206.7 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 0.3 miles (West Santa Fe Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (West Greenway Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | West Santa Fe Drive

At end of road, turn left onto West Santa Fe Drive

Navigation decision point

7
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | West Greenway Road

Turn right onto West Greenway Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
8
14.5 mi into trip | ~20m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 10 East: Phoenix

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 1B Toward I 10 East: Phoenix
6
29.5 mi into trip | ~38m in | 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.
8
35.5 mi into trip | ~45m in | US 60

Take the exit onto US 60 toward US 60 East: Mesa, Globe

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 154 Toward US 60 East: Mesa, Globe

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 Whiteriver, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Globe along the way.

Globe

35.5 mi in | ~45m | via US 60

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Globe-Show Low Highway 62.5 mi 1h 10m
Phoenix–Globe Highway 43 mi 55m
US 60 31.9 mi 39m
Carrizo-Whiteriver-Indian Pine Highway 28.3 mi 49m
Papago Freeway 14.9 mi 17m
Agua Fria Freeway 8.9 mi 10m
Maricopa Freeway 4.8 mi 5m
Grand Avenue 4.6 mi 7m
Longest stretch: Globe-Show Low Highway — 62.5 mi, about 1h 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Surprise, AZ and Whiteriver, AZ.

1

Start on North Nash Street

0.3 mi · 53 sec · North Nash Street
2

At end of road, turn left onto West Santa Fe Drive

0.3 mi · 36 sec · West Santa Fe Drive
3

Turn right onto West Greenway Road

217 ft · 7 sec · West Greenway Road
Use the right lane.
4

Turn left onto US 60

4.6 mi · 7 min · Grand Avenue
Use the left lane.
5

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Toward AZ 101 Loop South
6

Merge onto AZ 101 Loop

8.9 mi · 10 min · Agua Fria Freeway
Use the straight / left lanes.
7

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 1B Toward I 10 East: Phoenix Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8

Merge onto I 10

10 mi · 12 min · Papago Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on I 10

0.5 mi · 35 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
10

Continue on I 10

3.2 mi · 3 min · Papago Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork onto I 10

1.2 mi · 1 min · Papago Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Merge onto I 10; US 60

4.8 mi · 5 min · Maricopa Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit onto US 60

28 mi · 32 min · US 60
Exit 154 Toward US 60 East: Mesa, Globe Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Continue on US 60; US 80 Hist

43 mi · 55 min · Phoenix–Globe Highway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
15

Continue on US 60

1.9 mi · 3 min · Live Oak Street
16

Continue on US 60

4.0 mi · 7 min · US 60
17

Continue on US 60

1.4 mi · 2 min · North Broad Street
18

Turn left onto North Broad Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Broad Street
Use the left lane.
19

Turn left onto East Oak Street

366 ft · 9 sec · East Oak Street
20

Turn right onto South Hill Street

0.3 mi · 39 sec · South Hill Street
21

Turn left onto US 60

1.1 mi · 2 min · East Ash Street
22

Turn left onto US 60; AZ 77

62 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Globe-Show Low Highway
Use the left lane.
23

Turn right onto AZ 73

28 mi · 49 min · Carrizo-Whiteriver-Indian Pine Highway
24

Turn right onto East Walnut Street

118 ft · 5 sec · East Walnut Street
25

Arrive at destination

East Walnut Street

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 103.3 miles from Surprise, AZ, or about 2h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62.5 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 80 miles or 1h 39m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 103.3 miles or 2h 9m 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 32m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Whiteriver, 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 206.7 miles and 4h 32m.

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 Globe-Show Low Highway for about 62.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 103.3 mi from Surprise, AZ · 2h 9m into the drive

town in Maricopa and Pinal counties in Arizona, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Queen Creek, AZ

103 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

Queen Creek, AZ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Queen Creek, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 103.3 miles from Surprise, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Globe-Show Low Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 62.5 miles.

Arriving in Whiteriver, AZ

The final approach into Whiteriver, 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 Whiteriver, 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

$41.18 one way

$82.35 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 72 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $43.58 $87.16
premium $5.59 $45.50 $91.00
diesel $5.61 $45.64 $91.27

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$41

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$66–$91

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 72.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 62 0 $21.70 $9.92
Efficient EV 51.7 0 $18.09 $8.27
EV Truck/SUV 82.7 1 $28.94 $13.23

Gas CO2

72 kg

EV CO2

24 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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Surprise, AZ

Late night in Surprise on Wednesday

Local time

2:39 AM

MST

Current temp

80°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 10 to 15 mph 10% chance Live forecast

Blowing Dust Advisory

Blowing Dust Advisory issued April 13 at 1:17PM MST until April 13 at 7:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 12 at 7:45PM MST until April 13 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ

Destination

Whiteriver, AZ

Late night in Whiteriver on Wednesday

Local time

2:39 AM

MST

Current temp

64°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

SW 16 mph 56% chance Live forecast

Blowing Dust Advisory

Blowing Dust Advisory issued April 13 at 1:17PM MST until April 13 at 7:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 12 at 7:45PM MST until April 13 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ

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

16 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 32m 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 Whiteriver, AZ covers 206.7 miles and takes about 4h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Globe-Show Low Highway, Phoenix–Globe Highway, US 60. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 103.3 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 $41.18 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 17 significant decision points across 206.7 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 0.3 miles (West Santa Fe Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (West Greenway Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Surprise, AZ to Whiteriver, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Globe along the way.

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