How far is Litchfield Park, AZ from Surprise, AZ?

The driving distance from Litchfield Park, AZ to Surprise, AZ is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
11.69 mi
00h 22m
Flight
9.59 mi
15.43 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.59 mi
Kilometers
15.43 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.69 mi
Kilometers
18.82 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Surprise
Thu, Apr 23, 12:52 AM MST
Return by in Litchfield Park
Thu, Apr 23, 1:14 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Litchfield Park
2026-04-23T00:30
Arrive Surprise
Thu, Apr 23, 12:52 AM MST
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM MST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:46 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Litchfield Park
10:00 PM MST
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Youngtown
AZ

Town of the United States

From Litchfield Park
5.7 mi
00h 11m
To Surprise
6 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Litchfield Park and Surprise.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Litchfield Park and Surprise.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    66 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto East Wigwam Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Wigwam Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Indian School Road

    1626 ft · 35 sec · West Indian School Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Dysart Road

    9 mi · 15 min · North Dysart Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Greenway Road

    1 km · 1 min · West Greenway Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Greenway Road

    85 m · 14 sec · West Greenway Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Santa Fe Drive

    1322 ft · 33 sec · Santa Fe Drive

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Nash Street

    1464 ft · 50 sec · North Nash Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Nash Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Litchfield Park and Surprise.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
9 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Dysart Road
9 mi · 77%
East Wigwam Boulevard
0.72 mi · 6%
West Greenway Road
0.7 mi · 6%
West Indian School Road
0.31 mi · 3%
North Nash Street
0.28 mi · 2%
Santa Fe Drive
0.25 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North Dysart Road

Turn left onto North Dysart Road

9 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.1 mi
9.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Youngtown
00h 11m from Litchfield Park
Leave By
7:46 PM MST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Litchfield Park and Sunny near Surprise.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Litchfield Park to Surprise?

The road trip is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?

Youngtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.7 miles from Litchfield Park and 6 miles from Surprise.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:46 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.03 one way or $4.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Litchfield Park and Sunny near Surprise.

Stop Ideas Near Youngtown

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Youngtown and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking
Scenic stop 5.1 mi away

City Hall Parking

Surprise , AZ
16000 N Civic Center Plaza, Surprise, AZ 85374, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews Parking garage
Surprise City Hall
Meeting point 5.1 mi away

Surprise City Hall

Surprise , AZ
16000 N Civic Center Plaza, Surprise, AZ 85374, United States
Rating 4.6/5 25 reviews City or town hall,City government office
City of Avondale City Hall
Nearby stop 8.2 mi away

City of Avondale City Hall

Avondale , AZ
11465 West, Civic Center Dr, Avondale, AZ 85323, United States
Rating 4.1/5 45 reviews City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Youngtown.

BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

18 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

30 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

32 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
RAIL

Maricopa

64 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Litchfield Park and Surprise. Straight-line distance: 9.59 mi (15.43 km).

Litchfield Park

#1 Litchfield Park

City in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

Population6,578
Coordinates33.4933700, -112.3579400
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Surprise

#2 Surprise

The seventh most populous city in Arizona.

Population147,965
Coordinates33.6305900, -112.3332200
Altitude358
CountryUnited States
Start: (-112.358001, 33.493374)
End: North Nash Street (-112.333438, 33.630589)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.41 gal
1.56 L · about $2.03
Round trip
$4.06
0.82 gal · 3.12 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.3 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $2.03 $4.06
Mid-grade $5.34 $2.19 $4.38
Premium $5.57 $2.28 $4.56
Diesel $6.37 $2.61 $5.22

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arizona · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Litchfield Park and Surprise. The current time is 00:30:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.