How far is Surprise, AZ from San Manuel, AZ?
The driving distance from Surprise, AZ to San Manuel, AZ is about 154 miles (247.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121.5 miles (195.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 22m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 11m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Surprise and San Manuel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Surprise and San Manuel.
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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 · 7 sec · West Greenway Road
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Turn left onto Grand Avenue
4.6 mi · 8 min · Grand Avenue
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Take the exit right toward AZ 101 Loop South
1947 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Agua Fria Freeway
8.9 mi · 10 min · Agua Fria Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Phoenix
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Papago Freeway
10.4 mi · 12 min · Papago Freeway
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Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
2704 ft · 35 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
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Continue on Papago Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Papago Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Papago Freeway
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Merge slight right onto Maricopa Freeway
12.3 mi · 14 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
23.1 mi · 24 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 187, AZ 387: Casa Grande, Coolidge
1721 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on AZ 187 North, AZ 387 North: Coolidge, Florence, Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
91 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway
2076 ft · 39 sec · Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway
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Turn right
6.9 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
7 mi · 8 min · Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
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Continue on Florence-Coolidge Highway
8.1 mi · 12 min · Florence-Coolidge Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
17 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
127 m · 8 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
30 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3243 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Pinal Parkway Avenue
5 mi · 6 min · South Pinal Parkway Avenue
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Continue on Pinal Pioneer Parkway
35.9 mi · 41 min · Pinal Pioneer Parkway
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Continue on State Route 79
1935 ft · 29 sec · State Route 79
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Turn left onto Tucson-Globe Highway
12.7 mi · 17 min · Tucson-Globe Highway
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Continue on American Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · American Avenue
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Continue on Tucson-Globe Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Tucson-Globe Highway
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Take the exit slight right
696 ft · 22 sec
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Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Boulevard
4.5 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Boulevard
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Continue on North Redington Road
2644 ft · 58 sec · North Redington Road
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Turn right onto South McNab Parkway
1.1 mi · 3 min · South McNab Parkway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South McNab Parkway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Surprise and San Manuel.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 San Manuel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Surprise to San Manuel?
The road trip is about 154 miles (247.8 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?
Coolidge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77 miles from Surprise and 77 miles from San Manuel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121.5 miles (195.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.5 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 10:38 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.38 one way or $50.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Surprise and Sunny near San Manuel.
Stop Ideas Near Coolidge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Casa Grande
Coolidge City Hall
City of Coolidge Council Chambers
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Coolidge.
Maricopa
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Surprise and San Manuel. Straight-line distance: 121.56 mi (195.63 km).
#1 Surprise
The seventh most populous city in Arizona.
| Population | 147,965 |
| Coordinates | 33.6305900, -112.3332200 |
| Altitude | 358 |
| Country | United States |
#2 San Manuel
Located in southeastern Arizona's Pinal County, this community sits in the San Pedro River Valley at an elevation of 3,451 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.5997900, -110.6309300 |
| Altitude | 1052 |
| Country | United States |
End: San Manuel (-110.63093, 32.59979)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 248 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
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 | $4.67 | $25.38 | $50.76 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $27.33 | $54.67 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $29.12 | $58.24 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $34.06 | $68.11 |
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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