How far is Sierra Vista, AZ from Surprise, AZ?
The driving distance from Sierra Vista, AZ to Surprise, AZ is about 212.6 miles (342.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 185.9 miles (299.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 37m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 18m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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 Sierra Vista and Surprise.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sierra Vista and Surprise.
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Start on the route
18 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto West Fry Boulevard
898 ft · 25 sec · West Fry Boulevard
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Turn right onto Buffalo Soldier Trail
1.5 mi · 2 min · Buffalo Soldier Trail
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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 Sierra Vista 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 Sierra Vista and Sunny near Surprise.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sierra Vista to Surprise?
The road trip is about 212.6 miles (342.2 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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?
Avra Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.4 miles from Sierra Vista and 106.3 miles from Surprise.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 185.9 miles (299.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 10:22 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.13 one way or $74.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sierra Vista and Sunny near Surprise.
Stop Ideas Near Avra Valley
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 Avra Valley.
Tucson
Maricopa
Benson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sierra Vista and Surprise. Straight-line distance: 185.82 mi (299.05 km).
#1 Sierra Vista
A city in Cochise County, Arizona.
| Population | 43,948 |
| Coordinates | 31.5545400, -110.3036900 |
| Altitude | 1412 |
| 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: 342 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 39m |
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 | $37.13 | $74.27 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $40.04 | $80.07 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $41.75 | $83.49 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $47.75 | $95.49 |
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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