How far is Surprise, AZ from Fortuna Foothills, AZ?

The driving distance from Surprise, AZ to Fortuna Foothills, AZ is about 167.6 miles (269.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.8 miles (221.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
167.68 mi
03h 12m
Flight
137.76 mi
221.7 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.76 mi
Kilometers
221.7 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.68 mi
Kilometers
269.85 km
Drive Time
03h 12m

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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 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fortuna Foothills
Sun, May 31, 7:17 AM MST
Return by in Surprise
Sun, May 31, 10:30 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Surprise
2026-05-31T04:04
Arrive Fortuna Foothills
Sun, May 31, 7:17 AM MST
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM MST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:34 AM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Surprise
9:00 PM MST
Early departure recommended

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
Gila Bend
AZ

Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

From Surprise
83.8 mi
01h 36m
To Fortuna Foothills
83.9 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
99°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
100°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Surprise and Fortuna Foothills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Surprise and Fortuna Foothills.

  1. 1

    Start on North Nash Street

    1464 ft · 54 sec · North Nash Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Santa Fe Drive

    1322 ft · 37 sec · West Santa Fe Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Greenway Road

    66 m · 7 sec · West Greenway Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Greenway Road

    5.1 mi · 10 min · West Greenway Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto AZ 303 Loop South

    2116 ft · 54 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Bob Stump Memorial Parkway

    10.5 mi · 12 min · Bob Stump Memorial Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Los Angeles

    1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    10.5 mi · 11 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 85: Yuma, San Diego

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue on South Oglesby Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · South Oglesby Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Arizona State Highway 85

    28.1 mi · 33 min · Arizona State Highway 85

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ-85 South: Gila Bend

    3011 ft · 1 min · Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Arizona State Highway 85

    1775 ft · 43 sec · Arizona State Highway 85

  15. 15

    Continue on East Pima Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · East Pima Street

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 8 West: San Diego

    1.1 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway

    100.2 mi · 1 hr 41 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Foothills Boulevard

    1672 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Foothills Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · South Foothills Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East 40th Street

    647 ft · 15 sec · East 40th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Sheryl Drive

    600 ft · 26 sec · South Sheryl Drive

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Sheryl Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Surprise and Fortuna Foothills.

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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blue Star Memorial Highway
100 mi · 60%
Arizona State Highway 85
28.5 mi · 17%
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
10.5 mi · 6%
Bob Stump Memorial Parkway
10.5 mi · 6%
West Greenway Road
5.12 mi · 3%
South Oglesby Road
3.56 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Blue Star Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway

100 mi · 01h 41m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.8 mi
137.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gila Bend
01h 36m from Surprise
Leave By
10:34 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Surprise and Sunny near Fortuna Foothills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Surprise to Fortuna Foothills?

The road trip is about 167.6 miles (269.8 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?

Gila Bend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.8 miles from Surprise and 83.9 miles from Fortuna Foothills.

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

The direct path is about 137.8 miles (221.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.8 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 10:34 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.31 one way or $58.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Surprise and Sunny near Fortuna Foothills.

Stop Ideas Near Gila Bend

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gila Bend, 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 Gila Bend.

RAIL

Maricopa

64 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

83 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

85 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

88 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Surprise and Fortuna Foothills. Straight-line distance: 137.76 mi (221.7 km).

Surprise

#1 Surprise

The seventh most populous city in Arizona.

Population147,965
Coordinates33.6305900, -112.3332200
Altitude358
CountryUnited States
Fortuna Foothills

#2 Fortuna Foothills

Census designated place

Population28,135
Coordinates32.6578300, -114.4118900
Altitude102
CountryUnited States
Start: Surprise (-112.33322, 33.63059)
End: Fortuna Foothills (-114.41189, 32.65783)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 270 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.92 gal
22.4 L · about $29.31
Round trip
$58.62
11.84 gal · 44.8 L
Estimated CO2
52.6 kg one way
Round trip: 105.2 kg / 232 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $29.31 $58.62
Mid-grade $5.34 $31.60 $63.20
Premium $5.57 $32.95 $65.90
Diesel $6.37 $37.69 $75.37

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Surprise and Fortuna Foothills. The current time is 04:04:57.

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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.