How far is Surprise, AZ from Oracle, AZ?

The driving distance from Surprise, AZ to Oracle, AZ is about 141.9 miles (228.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.6 miles (184.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
141.95 mi
02h 55m
Flight
114.61 mi
184.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.61 mi
Kilometers
184.45 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.95 mi
Kilometers
228.45 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oracle
Thu, Apr 23, 2:35 AM MST
Return by in Surprise
Thu, Apr 23, 5:30 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Surprise
2026-04-22T23:40
Arrive Oracle
Thu, Apr 23, 2:35 AM MST
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM MST

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

Leave by
12:40 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
Sacaton
AZ

Census-designated place in Pinal County, Arizona

From Surprise
71 mi
01h 27m
To Oracle
71 mi
01h 27m

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
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
6 to 18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.3 mi · 14 min · Maricopa Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

    23.1 mi · 24 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 187, AZ 387: Casa Grande, Coolidge

    1721 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on AZ 187 North, AZ 387 North: Coolidge, Florence, Casa Grande Ruins National Monument

    91 m · 14 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway

    2076 ft · 39 sec · Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway

  17. 17

    Turn right

    6.9 mi · 10 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Junction I-10-Mesa Highway

    7 mi · 8 min · Junction I-10-Mesa Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Florence-Coolidge Highway

    8.1 mi · 12 min · Florence-Coolidge Highway

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    17 m · 1 sec

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout

    127 m · 8 sec

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    30 m · 2 sec

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout

    3243 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Pinal Parkway Avenue

    5 mi · 6 min · South Pinal Parkway Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Pinal Pioneer Parkway

    35.9 mi · 41 min · Pinal Pioneer Parkway

  26. 26

    Continue on State Route 79

    1935 ft · 29 sec · State Route 79

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Tucson-Globe Highway

    9.1 mi · 13 min · Tucson-Globe Highway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right

    70 m · 6 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto West American Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · West American Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Evergreen Drive

    77 m · 9 sec · Evergreen Drive

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Evergreen Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pinal Pioneer Parkway
35.9 mi · 25%
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
23.1 mi · 16%
Papago Freeway
14.9 mi · 10%
Maricopa Freeway
12.3 mi · 9%
Tucson-Globe Highway
9.15 mi · 6%
Agua Fria Freeway
8.94 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Pinal Pioneer Parkway

Continue on Pinal Pioneer Parkway

35.9 mi · 00h 41m

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
02h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.3 mi
114.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sacaton
01h 27m from Surprise
Leave By
12:40 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Surprise and Sunny near Oracle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 141.9 miles (228.4 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?

Sacaton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71 miles from Surprise and 71 miles from Oracle.

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

The direct path is about 114.6 miles (184.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 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 12:40 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.80 one way or $49.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sacaton

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 Sacaton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 6.5 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 9.9 mi away

Coolidge City Hall

Coolidge , AZ
130 W Central Ave, Coolidge, AZ 85128, United States
Rating 2.3/5 3 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 9.8 mi away

City of Coolidge Council Chambers

Coolidge , AZ
911 S Arizona Blvd, Coolidge, AZ 85128, United States
Council

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Maricopa

29 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

47 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

49 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

64 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Surprise and Oracle. Straight-line distance: 114.61 mi (184.45 km).

Surprise

#1 Surprise

The seventh most populous city in Arizona.

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

#2 Oracle

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

Population3,686
Coordinates32.6109100, -110.7709300
Altitude1379
CountryUnited States
Start: Surprise (-112.33322, 33.63059)
End: Oracle (-110.77093, 32.61091)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 228 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.01 gal
18.96 L · about $24.80
Round trip
$49.61
10.02 gal · 37.92 L
Estimated CO2
44.5 kg one way
Round trip: 89 kg / 196 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $24.80 $49.61
Mid-grade $5.34 $26.74 $53.49
Premium $5.57 $27.89 $55.77
Diesel $6.37 $31.89 $63.79

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 Oracle. The current time is 23:40:22.

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.