How far is Surprise, AZ from Chinle, AZ?
The driving distance from Surprise, AZ to Chinle, AZ is about 349.7 miles (562.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 235 miles (378.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 37m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Census-designated place in Coconino County, Arizona
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Surprise and Chinle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Surprise and Chinle.
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Start on North Nash Street
27 m · 5 sec · North Nash Street
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Turn right onto West Paradise Lane
2632 ft · 2 min · West Paradise Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North El Mirage Road
5 mi · 9 min · North El Mirage Road
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Take the ramp right toward AZ 303 Loop North
2534 ft · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Bob Stump Memorial Parkway
14.8 mi · 17 min · Bob Stump Memorial Parkway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 17 North: Flagstaff
1.4 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 17 North: Flagstaff
1270 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway
16.4 mi · 17 min · Black Canyon Freeway
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Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
8.9 mi · 10 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
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Continue on Arizona Veterans Highway
13.4 mi · 14 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Arizona Veterans Highway
77.3 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
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Continue on Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
1 km · 44 sec · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East, Albuquerque
2458 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
61.4 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 87 North: Second Mesa
2179 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Winslow–Kayenta Highway
39.1 mi · 45 min · Winslow–Kayenta Highway
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Continue on AZ 87
4.1 mi · 5 min · AZ 87
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Continue on Winslow–Kayenta Highway
16.7 mi · 19 min · Winslow–Kayenta Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Arizona State Highway 264
56.8 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Arizona State Highway 264
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Chambers-Mexican Water Highway
89 m · 4 sec · Chambers-Mexican Water Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Chambers-Mexican Water Highway
30.3 mi · 45 min · Chambers-Mexican Water Highway
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Turn right onto Navajo Route 7
1.6 mi · 2 min · Navajo Route 7
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Turn left onto Main Street
1208 ft · 55 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 4th Avenue
45 m · 7 sec · 4th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Surprise and Chinle.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Arizona Veterans Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Arizona Veterans Highway
77.3 mi · 01h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Surprise and Sunny near Chinle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Surprise to Chinle?
The road trip is about 349.7 miles (562.8 km) and usually takes 06h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Leupp is a useful midpoint, sitting about 174.9 miles from Surprise and 174.8 miles from Chinle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 235 miles (378.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 114.7 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 7:30 AM MST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $61.10 one way or $122.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Surprise and Chinle, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Surprise and Sunny near Chinle.
Stop Ideas Near Leupp
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 Leupp.
Winslow
Flagstaff (Greyhound), Arizona
Flagstaff Station
Sedona (Center Bus Stop), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Surprise and Chinle. Straight-line distance: 235.01 mi (378.21 km).
#1 Surprise
The seventh most populous city in Arizona.
| Population | 147,965 |
| Coordinates | 33.6305900, -112.3332200 |
| Altitude | 358 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chinle
Census designated place in Apache County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 4,518 |
| Coordinates | 36.1544500, -109.5526100 |
| Altitude | 1683 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chinle (-109.55261, 36.15445)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 563 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 21m |
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 | $61.10 | $122.19 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $65.87 | $131.74 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $68.68 | $137.37 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $78.56 | $157.11 |
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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