How far is Surprise, AZ from Douglas, AZ?
The driving distance from Surprise, AZ to Douglas, AZ is about 263.8 miles (424.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 226.6 miles (364.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 09m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 04m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Surprise and Douglas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Surprise and Douglas.
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Start on North Nash Street
1464 ft · 54 sec · North Nash Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Santa Fe Drive
1322 ft · 37 sec · West Santa Fe Drive
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Turn right onto West Greenway Road
66 m · 7 sec · West Greenway Road
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Turn left onto Grand Avenue
4.6 mi · 8 min · Grand Avenue
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Take the exit right toward AZ 101 Loop South
1947 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Agua Fria Freeway
8.9 mi · 10 min · Agua Fria Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Phoenix
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Papago Freeway
10.4 mi · 12 min · Papago Freeway
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Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
2704 ft · 35 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
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Continue on Papago Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Papago Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Papago Freeway
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Merge slight right onto Maricopa Freeway
12.3 mi · 14 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
37.8 mi · 38 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
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Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.6 mi · 56 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
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Continue on North Freeway
6.1 mi · 7 min · North Freeway
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Continue on Tucson-Benson Highway
41.4 mi · 43 min · Tucson-Benson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 90 East: Fort Huachuca, Sierra Vista
3236 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto South State Highway 90
1.2 mi · 2 min · South State Highway 90
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Continue on Huachuca Boulevard
9.1 mi · 10 min · Huachuca Boulevard
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Continue on State Route 90
11.9 mi · 14 min · State Route 90
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Continue on North Huachuca Boulevard
2.2 mi · 4 min · North Huachuca Boulevard
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Continue on State Route 90
3 mi · 4 min · State Route 90
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Turn left onto State Route 90 Bypass
4.4 mi · 7 min · State Route 90 Bypass
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Turn left onto Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway
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Continue on State Route 90
1.6 mi · 2 min · State Route 90
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Continue on Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway
11.8 mi · 14 min · Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right
10.2 mi · 16 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
158 m · 7 sec
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Exit the roundabout
22.8 mi · 29 min
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Turn left onto East 10th Street
2878 ft · 1 min · East 10th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 10th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Surprise and Douglas.
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
Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.6 mi · 00h 56m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Surprise and Sunny near Douglas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Surprise to Douglas?
The road trip is about 263.8 miles (424.5 km) and usually takes 05h 04m 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?
Flowing Wells is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.9 miles from Surprise and 131.9 miles from Douglas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 226.6 miles (364.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.2 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 6:50 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.09 one way or $92.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Surprise and Sunny near Douglas.
Stop Ideas Near Flowing Wells
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 Flowing Wells.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Surprise and Douglas. Straight-line distance: 226.58 mi (364.65 km).
#1 Surprise
The seventh most populous city in Arizona.
| Population | 147,965 |
| Coordinates | 33.6305900, -112.3332200 |
| Altitude | 358 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Douglas
City in Cochise County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 16,458 |
| Coordinates | 31.3445500, -109.5453400 |
| Altitude | 1222 |
| Country | United States |
End: Douglas (-109.54534, 31.34455)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 424 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 17m |
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 | $46.09 | $92.19 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $49.70 | $99.39 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $51.82 | $103.64 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $59.27 | $118.53 |
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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