How far is Rio Rico, AZ from Surprise, AZ?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Rio Rico and Surprise is 168.81 miles (271.67 km).
Flight distance from Rio Rico, AZ to Surprise, AZ is 168.81 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 23 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 21 minutes to travel from Rio Rico to Surprise with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Rio Rico, Arizona to Surprise, Arizona is: 196.21 miles (315.76 km) by car.
Driving from Rio Rico to Surprise will take approximately 03 hours 13 minutes.
#1 Rio Rico
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 31°28'17"N 110°58'35"W |
| Latitude | 31.4714800 |
| Longitude | -110.9764800 |
| Altitude | 1061 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Surprise
The seventh most populous city in Arizona. It is located in the Phoenix metropolitan area. Surprise is known for its many retirement communities, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Surprise Stadium and the Surprise Civic Center.
| Population | 147965 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 33°37'50"N 112°19'60"W |
| Latitude | 33.6305900 |
| Longitude | -112.3332200 |
| Altitude | 358 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Surprise: North Nash Street (-112.333445,33.630589)
Estimated Travel Time Between Rio Rico and Surprise
The distance between Rio Rico and Surprise is 316 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 30 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Rio Rico and Surprise. The current time is 19:44:07.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 32 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 54 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 55 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 16 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 48 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 36 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 26 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 26.21 liters (6.92 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Rio Rico and Surprise.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Rio Rico to Surprise is $28.39 (diesel $32.4).
Arizona gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $4.1 | $4.43 | $4.72 | $4.68 |
| Total | $28.39 | $30.67 | $32.64 | $32.4 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Arizona ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $4.101 (Diesel $4.680) /gallon. Last changed prices on January 11, 2026.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Rio Rico and Surprise (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Deer Valley, AZ to Rio Rico 192.77 miles (310 km)
Driving distance from Tempe Junction, AZ to Rio Rico 163.88 miles (264 km)
