How far is Surprise, AZ from Guadalupe, AZ?

The driving distance from Surprise, AZ to Guadalupe, AZ is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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
37.61 mi
00h 50m
Flight
27.88 mi
44.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.88 mi
Kilometers
44.87 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.61 mi
Kilometers
60.52 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Guadalupe
Tue, May 26, 12:27 PM MST
Return by in Surprise
Tue, May 26, 1:18 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Surprise
2026-05-26T11:37
Arrive Guadalupe
Tue, May 26, 12:27 PM MST
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM MST

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

Leave by
4:50 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
Maryvale
AZ

Urban village in Phoenix, Arizona, United States

From Surprise
18.8 mi
00h 25m
To Guadalupe
18.8 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
95°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
96°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Surprise and Guadalupe.

  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 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

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Maricopa Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Gaudalupe, South Mountain Community College

    1.6 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Baseline Road

    1759 ft · 49 sec · West Baseline Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Priest Drive

    1008 ft · 28 sec · South Priest Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on South Avenida Del Yaqui

    1665 ft · 1 min · South Avenida Del Yaqui

  17. 17

    Turn left

    21 m · 5 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Papago Freeway
14.9 mi · 40%
Agua Fria Freeway
8.94 mi · 24%
Maricopa Freeway
5.08 mi · 14%
Grand Avenue
4.61 mi · 12%
Gaudalupe
0.97 mi · 3%
I 10 East
0.84 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Papago Freeway

Merge slight left onto Papago Freeway

10.4 mi · 00h 12m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
27.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maryvale
00h 25m from Surprise
Leave By
4:50 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Surprise and Sunny near Guadalupe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Surprise to Guadalupe?

The road trip is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Maryvale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from Surprise and 18.8 miles from Guadalupe.

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

The direct path is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.58 one way or $13.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Surprise and Sunny near Guadalupe.

Stop Ideas Near Maryvale

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 Maryvale and the surrounding midpoint area.
The Phoenix Police Museum
Scenic stop 7.1 mi away

The Phoenix Police Museum

Phoenix , AZ
Historic City Hall, 17 S 2nd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003, United States
Rating 4.7/5 201 reviews Tourist attraction,Children's museum,Historical landmark,Local history museum,History museum
El Mirage City Hall
Meeting point 10.6 mi away

El Mirage City Hall

El Mirage , AZ
10000 N El Mirage Rd, El Mirage, AZ 85335, United States
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews City or town hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 4 mi away

Tolleson City Hall

Tolleson , AZ
9555 W Van Buren St, Tolleson, AZ 85353, United States
Rating 4.9/5 32 reviews City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maryvale.

BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

9 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

15 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

17 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
RAIL

Maricopa

51 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Surprise and Guadalupe. Straight-line distance: 27.88 mi (44.87 km).

Surprise

#1 Surprise

The seventh most populous city in Arizona.

Population147,965
Coordinates33.6305900, -112.3332200
Altitude358
CountryUnited States
Guadalupe

#2 Guadalupe

Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

Population6,698
Coordinates33.3708800, -111.9629200
Altitude376
CountryUnited States
Start: Surprise (-112.33322, 33.63059)
End: Guadalupe (-111.96292, 33.37088)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.33 gal
5.02 L · about $6.58
Round trip
$13.17
2.66 gal · 10.04 L
Estimated CO2
11.8 kg one way
Round trip: 23.6 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $6.58 $13.17
Mid-grade $5.34 $7.10 $14.20
Premium $5.57 $7.40 $14.81
Diesel $6.37 $8.47 $16.93

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Surprise and Guadalupe. The current time is 11:37:45.

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.