How far is Douglas, AZ from Surprise, AZ?
The driving distance from Douglas, AZ to Surprise, AZ is about 259.1 miles (417 km), with a travel time of about 04h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 226.6 miles (364.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 21m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Douglas and Surprise.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Douglas and Surprise.
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Start on East 10th Street
2878 ft · 1 min · East 10th Street
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Turn right onto G Avenue
2438 ft · 50 sec · G Avenue
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Continue on 16th Street
21.8 mi · 28 min · 16th Street
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Turn right onto Old Douglas Road
3082 ft · 1 min · Old Douglas Road
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Merge right
10.1 mi · 16 min
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Turn left onto Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway
11.8 mi · 14 min · Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway
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Continue on State Route 90
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Route 90
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Continue on Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway
1.6 km · 2 min · Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway
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Turn right onto State Route 90 Bypass
4.4 mi · 6 min · State Route 90 Bypass
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Continue on State Route 90
3 mi · 3 min · State Route 90
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Continue on South Huachuca Boulevard
2.2 mi · 4 min · South Huachuca Boulevard
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Continue on State Route 90
12 mi · 14 min · State Route 90
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Continue on Huachuca Boulevard
9 mi · 10 min · Huachuca Boulevard
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Continue on South State Highway 90
1.3 mi · 2 min · South State Highway 90
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Turn left onto I 10, Tuscon, South Tuscon
3044 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tucson-Benson Highway
41.4 mi · 43 min · Tucson-Benson Highway
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Continue on South Freeway
6 mi · 7 min · South Freeway
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Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
50.7 mi · 51 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
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Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
38.1 mi · 39 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
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Continue on Maricopa Freeway
12 mi · 14 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway
2 mi · 2 min · Papago Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Papago Freeway
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Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
2756 ft · 36 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
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Continue on Papago Freeway
10.4 mi · 12 min · Papago Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 101 Loop North
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue on Agua Fria Freeway
8.8 mi · 10 min · Agua Fria Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60
1831 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Grand Avenue
4.7 mi · 8 min · Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto West Greenway Road
65 m · 11 sec · West Greenway Road
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Turn left onto Santa Fe Drive
1322 ft · 33 sec · Santa Fe Drive
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Turn right onto North Nash Street
1464 ft · 50 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 Douglas and Surprise.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
50.7 mi · 00h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Douglas and Partly Cloudy near Surprise.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Douglas to Surprise?
The road trip is about 259.1 miles (417 km) and usually takes 04h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Flowing Wells is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.9 miles from Douglas and 127.3 miles from Surprise.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 226.6 miles (364.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:18 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.25 one way or $90.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Douglas and Partly Cloudy near Surprise.
Stop Ideas Near Flowing Wells
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Flowing Wells.
Tucson
Benson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Douglas and Surprise. Straight-line distance: 226.58 mi (364.65 km).
#1 Douglas
City in Cochise County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 16,458 |
| Coordinates | 31.3445500, -109.5453400 |
| Altitude | 1222 |
| 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: 417 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 13m |
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 | $45.25 | $90.50 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $48.79 | $97.58 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $50.87 | $101.75 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $58.19 | $116.37 |
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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