How far is Cave Creek, AZ from Surprise, AZ?
The driving distance from Cave Creek, AZ to Surprise, AZ is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26 miles (41.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cave Creek and Surprise.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cave Creek and Surprise.
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Start on East Cave Creek Road
12.3 mi · 22 min · East Cave Creek Road
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Take the ramp right toward AZ 101 Loop West
120 m · 7 sec
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Continue on AZ 101 Loop West
2110 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pima Freeway
4.3 mi · 5 min · Pima Freeway
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Continue on Agua Fria Freeway
8.3 mi · 10 min · Agua Fria Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Bell Road
1982 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Bell Road, Surprise Stadium
528 ft · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto West Bell Road
4.9 mi · 9 min · West Bell Road
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Turn left onto North El Mirage Road
2975 ft · 1 min · North El Mirage Road
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Turn right onto West Paradise Lane
2632 ft · 2 min · West Paradise Lane
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Turn left onto North Nash Street
27 m · 3 sec · North Nash Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Nash Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cave Creek and Surprise.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
East Cave Creek Road
Start on East Cave Creek Road
12.3 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Cave Creek and Sunny near Surprise.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cave Creek to Surprise?
The road trip is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Peoria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.9 miles from Cave Creek and 19.9 miles from Surprise.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26 miles (41.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.24 one way or $12.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cave Creek and Sunny near Surprise.
Stop Ideas Near Peoria
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Marc T. Atkinson Middle School
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Peoria.
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Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cave Creek and Surprise. Straight-line distance: 26.07 mi (41.95 km).
#1 Cave Creek
Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 5,986 |
| Coordinates | 33.8333716, -111.9507042 |
| Altitude | 648 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Surprise
The seventh most populous city in Arizona.
| Population | 147,965 |
| Coordinates | 33.6305900, -112.3332200 |
| Altitude | 358 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Nash Street (-112.333438, 33.630589)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $6.24 | $12.48 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $6.73 | $13.45 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $7.01 | $14.03 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $8.02 | $16.04 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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