How far is Surprise, AZ from Three Points, AZ?
The driving distance from Surprise, AZ to Three Points, AZ is about 149.8 miles (241 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 122.6 miles (197.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Pinal County, Arizona.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Surprise and Three Points.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Surprise and Three Points.
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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
36.3 mi · 36 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Marana Road
2167 ft · 56 sec
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Turn right onto North Sandario Road
104 m · 14 sec · North Sandario Road
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Turn right onto West Marana Road
2071 ft · 52 sec · West Marana Road
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Turn right onto Marana Main Street
143 m · 9 sec · Marana Main Street
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Continue on West Marana Road
2819 ft · 59 sec · West Marana Road
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Turn left onto North Sanders Road
4 mi · 7 min · North Sanders Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Avra Valley Road
1.6 km · 1 min · West Avra Valley Road
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Turn right onto North Sandario Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Sandario Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Sandario Road
23 m · 4 sec · North Sandario Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Sandario Road
18.3 mi · 30 min · North Sandario Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Ajo Highway
6.3 mi · 7 min · West Ajo Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Ajo Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Surprise and Three Points.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
37.8 mi · 00h 38m
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 Three Points.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Surprise to Three Points?
The road trip is about 149.8 miles (241 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?
Casa Grande is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.9 miles from Surprise and 74.8 miles from Three Points.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 122.6 miles (197.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 12:32 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.14 one way or $52.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Surprise and Sunny near Three Points.
Stop Ideas Near Casa Grande
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Casa Grande
Eloy City Hall
Arizona City Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Casa Grande.
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 Three Points. Straight-line distance: 122.58 mi (197.28 km).
#1 Surprise
The seventh most populous city in Arizona.
| Population | 147,965 |
| Coordinates | 33.6305900, -112.3332200 |
| Altitude | 358 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Three Points
Census designated place in Pima County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 5,581 |
| Coordinates | 32.0767500, -111.3137100 |
| Altitude | 775 |
| Country | United States |
End: Three Points (-111.31371, 32.07675)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 241 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $26.14 | $52.28 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $28.18 | $56.37 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $29.39 | $58.78 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $33.61 | $67.22 |
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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