How far is Surprise, AZ from Prescott, AZ?
The driving distance from Surprise, AZ to Prescott, AZ is about 96.4 miles (155.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.3 miles (101.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Surprise and Prescott.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Surprise and Prescott.
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Start on North Nash Street
27 m · 5 sec · North Nash Street
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Turn right onto West Paradise Lane
2632 ft · 2 min · West Paradise Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North El Mirage Road
5 mi · 9 min · North El Mirage Road
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Take the ramp right toward AZ 303 Loop North
2534 ft · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Bob Stump Memorial Parkway
14.8 mi · 17 min · Bob Stump Memorial Parkway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 17 North: Flagstaff
1.4 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 17 North: Flagstaff
1270 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway
16.4 mi · 17 min · Black Canyon Freeway
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Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
8.9 mi · 10 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
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Continue on Arizona Veterans Highway
13.4 mi · 14 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on AZ 69 North: Cordes Lakes Rd, Prescott
31.9 mi · 42 min
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Turn right onto Prescott Lakes Parkway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Prescott Lakes Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Prescott Lakes Parkway
42 m · 3 sec · Prescott Lakes Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Prescott Lakes Parkway
1.1 km · 2 min · Prescott Lakes Parkway
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Turn left onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Keep slight left
1978 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto East Gurley Street
1.6 km · 2 min · East Gurley Street
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Turn left onto South Marina Street
710 ft · 35 sec · South Marina Street
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Turn right onto East Goodwin Street
105 m · 15 sec · East Goodwin Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Goodwin Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Surprise and Prescott.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
AZ 69 North
Keep slight right to continue on AZ 69 North: Cordes Lakes Rd, Prescott
31.9 mi · 00h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Surprise and Sunny near Prescott.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Surprise to Prescott?
The road trip is about 96.4 miles (155.1 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?
Black Canyon City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.2 miles from Surprise and 47.1 miles from Prescott.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.3 miles (101.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.1 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 2:58 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.83 one way or $33.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Surprise and Sunny near Prescott.
Stop Ideas Near Black Canyon City
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 Black Canyon City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Surprise and Prescott. Straight-line distance: 63.31 mi (101.89 km).
#1 Surprise
The seventh most populous city in Arizona.
| Population | 147,965 |
| Coordinates | 33.6305900, -112.3332200 |
| Altitude | 358 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Prescott
A city in Yavapai County, Arizona.
| Population | 44,837 |
| Coordinates | 34.5400200, -112.4685000 |
| Altitude | 1638 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Goodwin Street (-112.468502, 34.539944)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 155 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $16.83 | $33.67 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $18.15 | $36.30 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $18.92 | $37.85 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $21.64 | $43.29 |
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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