How far is Surprise, AZ from Kingman, AZ?
The driving distance from Surprise, AZ to Kingman, AZ is about 164.8 miles (265.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 145.6 miles (234.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 43m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 21m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Yavapai County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Surprise and Kingman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Surprise and Kingman.
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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 · 11 sec · West Greenway Road
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Turn right onto Grand Avenue
15.5 mi · 21 min · Grand Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
49 m · 3 sec · Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
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Continue on Grand Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · Grand Avenue
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Continue on Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
1206 ft · 16 sec · Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
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Continue on Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway
648 ft · 8 sec · Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway
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Continue on Grand Avenue
6.3 mi · 7 min · Grand Avenue
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Continue on Phoenix-Wickenburg Highway
2405 ft · 32 sec · Phoenix-Wickenburg Highway
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Continue on Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
8.7 mi · 11 min · Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
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Continue on East Wickenburg Way
1.5 mi · 3 min · East Wickenburg Way
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
1 m · 1 sec · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
2772 ft · 1 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
30 m · 4 sec · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
1.2 mi · 3 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
47 m · 7 sec · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
3017 ft · 1 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Turn left onto Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
34 m · 4 sec · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
101.3 mi · 1 hr 59 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Continue on Wickenburg-Kingman Highway
1817 ft · 24 sec · Wickenburg-Kingman Highway
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Take the exit straight toward I 40 West
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
21.5 mi · 22 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward US 93: Beale Street, Las Vegas
1909 ft · 47 sec
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Turn straight onto West Beale Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Beale Street
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Turn right onto North 4th Street
21 m · 3 sec · North 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Surprise and Kingman.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
101 mi · 01h 59m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Surprise and Sunny near Kingman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Surprise to Kingman?
The road trip is about 164.8 miles (265.2 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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?
Congress is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.5 miles from Surprise and 82.4 miles from Kingman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 145.6 miles (234.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 10:16 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.77 one way or $57.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Surprise and Sunny near Kingman.
Stop Ideas Near Congress
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 Congress.
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Camp Verde, Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Surprise and Kingman. Straight-line distance: 145.64 mi (234.38 km).
#1 Surprise
The seventh most populous city in Arizona.
| Population | 147,965 |
| Coordinates | 33.6305900, -112.3332200 |
| Altitude | 358 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kingman
City in Arizona, USA
| Population | 31,815 |
| Coordinates | 35.1894400, -114.0530100 |
| Altitude | 1021 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kingman (-114.05301, 35.18944)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 265 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
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 | $28.77 | $57.53 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $31.01 | $62.03 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $32.34 | $64.68 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $36.99 | $73.97 |
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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