How far is Litchfield, AZ from Surprise, AZ?
The driving distance from Litchfield, AZ to Surprise, AZ is about 22.4 miles (36 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Litchfield and Surprise.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Litchfield and Surprise.
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Start on the route
938 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto South Litchfield Road
647 ft · 22 sec · South Litchfield Road
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Continue on South Litchfield Road
927 ft · 36 sec · South Litchfield Road
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto South Dysart Road
13.1 mi · 22 min · South Dysart Road
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Turn right onto West Greenway Road
1 km · 1 min · West Greenway Road
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Turn left onto West Greenway Road
85 m · 14 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 Litchfield 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.
South Dysart Road
Turn left onto South Dysart Road
13.1 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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Litchfield and Mostly Cloudy near Surprise.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Litchfield to Surprise?
The road trip is about 22.4 miles (36 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Litchfield Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Litchfield and 14.4 miles from Surprise.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 7:26 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.91 one way or $7.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Litchfield and Mostly Cloudy near Surprise.
Stop Ideas Near Litchfield Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking
Surprise City Hall
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Litchfield Park.
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Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Litchfield and Surprise. Straight-line distance: 14.14 mi (22.76 km).
#1 Litchfield
City in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 5,476 |
| Coordinates | 33.4267100, -112.3551600 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| 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: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.91 | $7.82 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $4.22 | $8.43 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $4.40 | $8.79 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $5.03 | $10.06 |
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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