How far is Surprise, AZ from Litchfield Park, AZ?

The driving distance from Surprise, AZ to Litchfield Park, AZ is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
11.28 mi
00h 20m
Flight
9.59 mi
15.43 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.59 mi
Kilometers
15.43 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.28 mi
Kilometers
18.16 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Litchfield Park
Wed, Apr 22, 8:15 PM MST
Return by in Surprise
Wed, Apr 22, 8:36 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Surprise
2026-04-22T19:54
Arrive Litchfield Park
Wed, Apr 22, 8:15 PM MST
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM MST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:48 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Surprise
10:00 PM MST
Flexible departure

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
Youngtown
AZ

Town of the United States

From Surprise
5.7 mi
00h 10m
To Litchfield Park
5.7 mi
00h 10m

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

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Surprise and Litchfield Park.

  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

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Greenway Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Dysart Road

    9 mi · 15 min · North Dysart Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Indian School Road

    1595 ft · 33 sec · West Indian School Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Wigwam Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · Wigwam Boulevard

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout toward the route

    65 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
9 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
79.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Dysart Road
8.99 mi · 80%
Wigwam Boulevard
0.73 mi · 6%
West Greenway Road
0.7 mi · 6%
West Indian School Road
0.3 mi · 3%
North Nash Street
0.28 mi · 2%
West Santa Fe Drive
0.25 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North Dysart Road

Turn left onto North Dysart Road

8.99 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.7 mi
9.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Youngtown
00h 10m from Surprise
Leave By
7:48 PM MST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Surprise and Mostly Sunny near Litchfield Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Surprise to Litchfield Park?

The road trip is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km) and usually takes 00h 20m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Youngtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.7 miles from Surprise and 5.7 miles from Litchfield Park.

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

The direct path is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.98 one way or $3.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Surprise and Mostly Sunny near Litchfield Park.

Stop Ideas Near Youngtown

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 Youngtown and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking
Scenic stop 5.1 mi away

City Hall Parking

Surprise , AZ
16000 N Civic Center Plaza, Surprise, AZ 85374, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews Parking garage
Surprise City Hall
Meeting point 5.1 mi away

Surprise City Hall

Surprise , AZ
16000 N Civic Center Plaza, Surprise, AZ 85374, United States
Rating 4.6/5 25 reviews City or town hall,City government office
City of Avondale City Hall
Nearby stop 8.2 mi away

City of Avondale City Hall

Avondale , AZ
11465 West, Civic Center Dr, Avondale, AZ 85323, United States
Rating 4.1/5 45 reviews City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

18 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

30 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

32 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
RAIL

Maricopa

64 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Surprise and Litchfield Park. Straight-line distance: 9.59 mi (15.43 km).

Surprise

#1 Surprise

The seventh most populous city in Arizona.

Population147,965
Coordinates33.6305900, -112.3332200
Altitude358
CountryUnited States
Litchfield Park

#2 Litchfield Park

City in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

Population6,578
Coordinates33.4933700, -112.3579400
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: Surprise (-112.33322, 33.63059)
End: Litchfield Park (-112.35794, 33.49337)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.4 gal
1.51 L · about $1.98
Round trip
$3.96
0.8 gal · 3.02 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.1 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $1.98 $3.96
Mid-grade $5.34 $2.14 $4.27
Premium $5.57 $2.23 $4.45
Diesel $6.37 $2.55 $5.09

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 Litchfield Park. The current time is 19:54:24.

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.