How far is Surprise, AZ from Snowflake, AZ?
The driving distance from Surprise, AZ to Snowflake, AZ is about 187.2 miles (301.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 142.7 miles (229.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 04m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 02m.
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.
Town in Gila County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Surprise and Snowflake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Surprise and Snowflake.
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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
2848 ft · 1 min · North El Mirage Road
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Turn right onto West Bell Road
5 mi · 9 min · West Bell Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward AZ 101 Loop North
2535 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Agua Fria Freeway
8.2 mi · 9 min · Agua Fria Freeway
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Continue on Pima Freeway
13.8 mi · 16 min · Pima Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard
1987 ft · 48 sec
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Turn straight onto North Pima Road
858 ft · 19 sec · North Pima Road
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Turn left onto East Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard
4.9 mi · 9 min · East Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard
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Turn left onto East Shea Boulevard
7.8 mi · 13 min · East Shea Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Beeline Highway
61.7 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Beeline Highway
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Turn right
53 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Turn left onto Highway 277
1.9 mi · 3 min · Highway 277
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Continue on West 3rd Street North
18.8 mi · 23 min · West 3rd Street North
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Keep slight left to continue on West 3rd Street North
9.9 mi · 12 min · West 3rd Street North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Surprise and Snowflake.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Beeline Highway
At the end of the road, turn left onto Beeline Highway
61.7 mi · 01h 13m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Surprise and Sunny near Snowflake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Surprise to Snowflake?
The road trip is about 187.2 miles (301.3 km) and usually takes 04h 02m 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?
Payson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.6 miles from Surprise and 93.6 miles from Snowflake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 142.7 miles (229.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.5 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 8:56 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.73 one way or $65.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Surprise and Sunny near Snowflake.
Stop Ideas Near Payson
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 Payson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Surprise and Snowflake. Straight-line distance: 142.73 mi (229.7 km).
#1 Surprise
The seventh most populous city in Arizona.
| Population | 147,965 |
| Coordinates | 33.6305900, -112.3332200 |
| Altitude | 358 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Snowflake
Town in Arizona, United States of America
| Population | 6,114 |
| Coordinates | 34.5133700, -110.0784500 |
| Altitude | 1702 |
| Country | United States |
End: Snowflake (-110.07845, 34.51337)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 301 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 20m |
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 | $32.73 | $65.45 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $35.28 | $70.57 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $36.79 | $73.58 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $42.08 | $84.16 |
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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