How far is Surprise, AZ from Sierra Vista, AZ?
The driving distance from Surprise, AZ to Sierra Vista, AZ is about 212.5 miles (342 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 185.9 miles (299.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 52m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 56m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Surprise and Sierra Vista.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Surprise and Sierra Vista.
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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
37.8 mi · 38 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
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Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.6 mi · 56 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
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Continue on North Freeway
6.1 mi · 7 min · North Freeway
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Continue on Tucson-Benson Highway
41.4 mi · 43 min · Tucson-Benson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 90 East: Fort Huachuca, Sierra Vista
3236 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto South State Highway 90
1.2 mi · 2 min · South State Highway 90
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Continue on Huachuca Boulevard
9.1 mi · 10 min · Huachuca Boulevard
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Continue on State Route 90
11.9 mi · 14 min · State Route 90
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Continue on North Huachuca Boulevard
2.2 mi · 4 min · North Huachuca Boulevard
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Continue on State Route 90
3 mi · 4 min · State Route 90
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Continue on Buffalo Soldier Trail
2085 ft · 35 sec · Buffalo Soldier Trail
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Continue on Buffalo Solder Trail
1.2 km · 1 min · Buffalo Solder Trail
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Turn straight onto Buffalo Soldier Trail
1763 ft · 40 sec · Buffalo Soldier Trail
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Turn left onto West Fry Boulevard
116 m · 10 sec · West Fry Boulevard
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Continue on West Fry Boulevard
563 ft · 19 sec · West Fry Boulevard
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Turn left
18 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Surprise and Sierra Vista.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.6 mi · 00h 56m
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 Sierra Vista.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Surprise to Sierra Vista?
The road trip is about 212.5 miles (342 km) and usually takes 03h 56m 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?
Avra Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.3 miles from Surprise and 106.2 miles from Sierra Vista.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 185.9 miles (299.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 9:08 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.13 one way or $74.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Surprise and Sunny near Sierra Vista.
Stop Ideas Near Avra Valley
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 Avra Valley.
Tucson
Maricopa
Benson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Surprise and Sierra Vista. Straight-line distance: 185.82 mi (299.05 km).
#1 Surprise
The seventh most populous city in Arizona.
| Population | 147,965 |
| Coordinates | 33.6305900, -112.3332200 |
| Altitude | 358 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sierra Vista
A city in Cochise County, Arizona.
| Population | 43,948 |
| Coordinates | 31.5545400, -110.3036900 |
| Altitude | 1412 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sierra Vista (-110.30369, 31.55454)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 342 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 39m |
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 | $37.13 | $74.27 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $40.04 | $80.07 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $41.75 | $83.49 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $47.75 | $95.49 |
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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