How far is Surprise, AZ from Camp Verde, AZ?

The driving distance from Surprise, AZ to Camp Verde, AZ is about 87.5 miles (140.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70 miles (112.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
87.51 mi
01h 40m
Flight
70.05 mi
112.73 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.05 mi
Kilometers
112.73 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.51 mi
Kilometers
140.83 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Camp Verde
Sat, Apr 18, 6:30 AM MST
Return by in Surprise
Sat, Apr 18, 8:11 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Surprise
2026-04-18T04:49
Arrive Camp Verde
Sat, Apr 18, 6:30 AM MST
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM MST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:08 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Surprise
9:30 PM MST
Morning start is best

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
Black Canyon City
AZ

Census designated place

From Surprise
43.8 mi
00h 50m
To Camp Verde
43.7 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MST
Wind
7 to 13 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Surprise and Camp Verde.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Surprise and Camp Verde.

  1. 1

    Start on North Nash Street

    27 m · 5 sec · North Nash Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Paradise Lane

    2632 ft · 2 min · West Paradise Lane

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North El Mirage Road

    5 mi · 9 min · North El Mirage Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward AZ 303 Loop North

    2534 ft · 2 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Bob Stump Memorial Parkway

    14.8 mi · 17 min · Bob Stump Memorial Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 17 North: Flagstaff

    1.4 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 17 North: Flagstaff

    1270 ft · 17 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway

    16.4 mi · 17 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Arizona Veterans Highway

    13.4 mi · 14 min · Arizona Veterans Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Arizona Veterans Highway

    23.1 mi · 23 min · Arizona Veterans Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward General Crook Trail

    2598 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Access Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · South Access Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West General Crook Trail

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West General Crook Trail

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    2694 ft · 54 sec · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Surprise and Camp Verde.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Arizona Veterans Highway
36.5 mi · 42%
Black Canyon Freeway
16.4 mi · 19%
Bob Stump Memorial Parkway
14.8 mi · 17%
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
8.92 mi · 10%
North El Mirage Road
4.99 mi · 6%
South Access Road
1.59 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Arizona Veterans Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Arizona Veterans Highway

23.1 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.5 mi
70 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Black Canyon City
00h 50m from Surprise
Leave By
3:08 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Surprise and Sunny near Camp Verde.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Surprise to Camp Verde?

The road trip is about 87.5 miles (140.8 km) and usually takes 01h 40m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Black Canyon City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.8 miles from Surprise and 43.7 miles from Camp Verde.

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

The direct path is about 70 miles (112.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:08 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.30 one way or $30.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Surprise and Sunny near Camp Verde.

Stop Ideas Near Black Canyon City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Black Canyon City, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Black Canyon City.

BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

57 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
BUS

Camp Verde, Arizona

66 mi away
1613 Finnie Flats Rd
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

71 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

72 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Surprise and Camp Verde. Straight-line distance: 70.05 mi (112.73 km).

Surprise

#1 Surprise

The seventh most populous city in Arizona.

Population147,965
Coordinates33.6305900, -112.3332200
Altitude358
CountryUnited States
Camp Verde

#2 Camp Verde

Town of the United States

Population11,259
Coordinates34.5636400, -111.8543200
Altitude961
CountryUnited States
Start: Surprise (-112.33322, 33.63059)
End: Camp Verde (-111.85432, 34.56364)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.09 gal
11.69 L · about $15.30
Round trip
$30.60
6.18 gal · 23.38 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 54.9 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $15.30 $30.60
Mid-grade $5.34 $16.49 $32.99
Premium $5.57 $17.20 $34.40
Diesel $6.37 $19.67 $39.34

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Surprise and Camp Verde. The current time is 04:49:37.

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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.