How far is Holbrook, AZ from Surprise, AZ?
The driving distance from Holbrook, AZ to Surprise, AZ is about 229.7 miles (369.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 152.1 miles (244.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 02m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Holbrook and Surprise.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holbrook and Surprise.
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Start on North Navajo Boulevard
74 m · 10 sec · North Navajo Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Hopi Drive
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Hopi Drive
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Take the ramp left toward Holbrook-Springerville Highway
2655 ft · 1 min · Holbrook-Springerville Highway
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
88.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward I 17 South, AZ 89A North: Phoenix, Flagstaff
907 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 17, AZ 89A South: Sedona, Phoenix
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway
93 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
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Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
5.8 mi · 6 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
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Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
10.5 mi · 10 min · Black Canyon Freeway
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Continue on North Black Canyon Highway
3.2 mi · 3 min · North Black Canyon Highway
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Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Black Canyon Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 303 Loop South
2524 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right
3181 ft · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right
1 km · 46 sec
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Continue straight
125 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight left
1628 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bob Stump Memorial Parkway
948 ft · 12 sec · Bob Stump Memorial Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
1.1 km · 48 sec
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Continue straight
1459 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bob Stump Memorial Parkway
12.1 mi · 14 min · Bob Stump Memorial Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward El Mirage Road
1488 ft · 1 min
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Continue on El Mirage Road
1088 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto North El Mirage Road
5.1 mi · 9 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 Holbrook 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.
Arizona Veterans Highway
Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway
93 mi · 01h 34m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Holbrook and Sunny near Surprise.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Holbrook to Surprise?
The road trip is about 229.7 miles (369.6 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?
Munds Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.7 miles from Holbrook and 115 miles from Surprise.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 152.1 miles (244.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 77.6 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 9:58 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.10 one way or $80.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Holbrook and Sunny near Surprise.
Stop Ideas Near Munds Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Sedona Dog Park
Worthwhile Wealth Council
Sedona City Hall
Sedona
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Munds Park.
Sedona (Center Bus Stop), Arizona
Flagstaff (Greyhound), Arizona
Flagstaff Station
Camp Verde, Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Holbrook and Surprise. Straight-line distance: 152.12 mi (244.82 km).
#1 Holbrook
City in and county seat of Navajo County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 5,090 |
| Coordinates | 34.9022500, -110.1581800 |
| Altitude | 1549 |
| 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: 370 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 51m |
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 | $40.10 | $80.21 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $43.24 | $86.48 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $45.08 | $90.17 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $51.56 | $103.13 |
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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