Alice to Surprise: Road Trip Guide & Distance

938.6 miles 1510.5 km · straight line
1126.3 miles estimated 1812.6 km · driving distance
22h 39min estimated drive time
$108 - $133 estimated fuel cost
~2h 23min flight time
299° WNW bearing direction

How far is Alice from Surprise?

The distance from Alice to Surprise is 938.6 miles (1510.5 km) as the crow flies. Surprise is located WNW of Alice. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1126.3 miles, taking about 22h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 23min. Both are located in United States — Alice in Texas and Surprise in Arizona.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Alice and Surprise. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Alice to Surprise

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 39min $108 - $133 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 11min $90–$169* Budget
Train ~29h 27min $135–$394* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Alice & Surprise

Quick Facts

Alice
27.75°N, 98.07°W
America/Chicago
61m elevation
Surprise
33.63°N, 112.33°W
America/Phoenix
358m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 313 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 78 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients