How far is Surprise, AZ from Saint Johns, AZ?
The driving distance from Surprise, AZ to Saint Johns, AZ is about 286.5 miles (461.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 180.5 miles (290.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 24m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight 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 05h 12m.
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.
The most populous city in Coconino County, Arizona.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Surprise and Saint Johns.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Surprise and Saint Johns.
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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 left to continue on Arizona Veterans Highway
77.3 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
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Continue on Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
1 km · 44 sec · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East, Albuquerque
2458 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
89 mi · 1 hr 30 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 Business East, US 180, AZ 77 South: Petrified Forest National Park, Show Low
2141 ft · 53 sec · Holbrook-Springerville Highway
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Turn right onto West Hopi Drive
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Hopi Drive
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Turn right onto Navajo Boulevard
1036 ft · 13 sec · Navajo Boulevard
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Continue on Holbrook-Springerville Highway
2841 ft · 1 min · Holbrook-Springerville Highway
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Continue on Holbrook-Springerville Highway
50.9 mi · 1 hr · Holbrook-Springerville Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left
4.7 mi · 7 min
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Turn straight onto Commercial Street
1239 ft · 44 sec · Commercial Street
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Turn right onto White Mountain Drive
22 m · 1 sec · White Mountain Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · White Mountain Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Surprise and Saint Johns.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Purple Heart Trail
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
89 mi · 01h 30m
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.
Sunny leaving Surprise and Sunny near Saint Johns.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Surprise to Saint Johns?
The road trip is about 286.5 miles (461.1 km) and usually takes 05h 12m 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?
Flagstaff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.2 miles from Surprise and 143.3 miles from Saint Johns.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 180.5 miles (290.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 106 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 6:36 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.05 one way or $100.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Surprise and Sunny near Saint Johns.
Stop Ideas Near Flagstaff
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Postal Service
Flagstaff City Hall
Flagstaff Public Works Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Flagstaff.
Flagstaff Station
Flagstaff (Greyhound), Arizona
Sedona (Center Bus Stop), Arizona
Williams, Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Surprise and Saint Johns. Straight-line distance: 180.54 mi (290.55 km).
#1 Surprise
The seventh most populous city in Arizona.
| Population | 147,965 |
| Coordinates | 33.6305900, -112.3332200 |
| Altitude | 358 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint Johns
City in and county seat of Apache County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 3,526 |
| Coordinates | 34.5058700, -109.3609300 |
| Altitude | 1731 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Johns (-109.36093, 34.50587)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 461 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 34m |
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 | $50.05 | $100.11 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $53.97 | $107.93 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $56.27 | $112.54 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $64.36 | $128.72 |
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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