How far is Surprise, AZ from Green Valley, AZ?

The driving distance from Surprise, AZ to Green Valley, AZ is about 165.7 miles (266.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.3 miles (233.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 10m 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
165.66 mi
03h 05m
Flight
145.33 mi
233.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.33 mi
Kilometers
233.89 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.66 mi
Kilometers
266.61 km
Drive Time
03h 05m

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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 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Green Valley
Thu, Apr 23, 1:55 AM MST
Return by in Surprise
Thu, Apr 23, 5:00 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Surprise
2026-04-22T22:50
Arrive Green Valley
Thu, Apr 23, 1:55 AM MST
Route Timing
03h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 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
10:50 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
Arizona City
AZ

Census designated place

From Surprise
82.9 mi
01h 32m
To Green Valley
82.8 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 15 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
6 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Surprise and Green Valley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Surprise and Green Valley.

  1. 1

    Start on North Nash Street

    1464 ft · 52 sec · North Nash Street

  2. 2

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

    1322 ft · 35 sec · West Santa Fe Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Greenway Road

    66 m · 7 sec · West Greenway Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Grand Avenue

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Grand Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the exit right toward AZ 101 Loop South

    1947 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Agua Fria Freeway

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Agua Fria Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Phoenix

    1.3 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Papago Freeway

    10.4 mi · 12 min · Papago Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

    2704 ft · 35 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

  10. 10

    Continue on Papago Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Papago Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Papago Freeway

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Maricopa Freeway

    12.3 mi · 14 min · Maricopa Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

    37.8 mi · 38 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

    54.6 mi · 56 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on North Freeway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · North Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 19 South: Nogales

    2436 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Nogales–Tucson Highway

    23.4 mi · 28 min · Nogales–Tucson Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Continental Road

    1646 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Continental Road

    1123 ft · 24 sec · West Continental Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Calle de Las Casitas

    1418 ft · 1 min · South Calle de Las Casitas

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Calle del Tiempo

    137 m · 20 sec · Calle del Tiempo

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Calle de la Temporada

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Surprise and Green Valley.

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.6 mi · 33%
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
37.8 mi · 23%
Nogales–Tucson Highway
23.4 mi · 14%
Papago Freeway
14.9 mi · 9%
Maricopa Freeway
12.3 mi · 7%
Agua Fria Freeway
8.94 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.4 mi
145.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arizona City
01h 32m from Surprise
Leave By
10:50 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Surprise and Sunny near Green Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Surprise to Green Valley?

The road trip is about 165.7 miles (266.6 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?

Arizona City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.9 miles from Surprise and 82.8 miles from Green Valley.

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

The direct path is about 145.3 miles (233.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 10:50 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.96 one way or $57.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Surprise and Sunny near Green Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Arizona City

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Arizona City and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 11.4 mi away

City of Casa Grande

Casa Grande , AZ
Casa Grande, AZ 85122, United States
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Garbage collection service
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 6.1 mi away

Eloy City Hall

Eloy , AZ
595 C St, Eloy, AZ 85131
Rating 4.3/5 7 reviews City Hall,Local government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 2.8 mi away

Arizona City Plaza

Arizona City , AZ
13350 S Sunland Gin Rd, Arizona City, AZ 85123, United States
City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Arizona City.

RAIL

Maricopa

49 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

82 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

83 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
RAIL

Tucson

89 mi away
400 North Toole Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Surprise and Green Valley. Straight-line distance: 145.33 mi (233.89 km).

Surprise

#1 Surprise

The seventh most populous city in Arizona.

Population147,965
Coordinates33.6305900, -112.3332200
Altitude358
CountryUnited States
Green Valley

#2 Green Valley

Census-designated place in Pima County, Arizona, United States

Population21,391
Coordinates31.8542500, -110.9937000
Altitude885
CountryUnited States
Start: Surprise (-112.33322, 33.63059)
End: Green Valley (-110.9937, 31.85425)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 267 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.85 gal
22.13 L · about $28.96
Round trip
$57.93
11.7 gal · 44.26 L
Estimated CO2
52 kg one way
Round trip: 104 kg / 229 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $28.96 $57.93
Mid-grade $5.34 $31.23 $62.45
Premium $5.57 $32.56 $65.12
Diesel $6.37 $37.24 $74.48

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Surprise and Green Valley. The current time is 22:50:30.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.