Bullhead City to Surprise: Road Trip Guide & Distance

165 miles 265.6 km · straight line
206.3 miles estimated 332 km · driving distance
4h 9min estimated drive time
$20 - $24 estimated fuel cost
~50min flight time
129° SE bearing direction

How far is Bullhead City from Surprise?

The distance from Bullhead City to Surprise is 165 miles (265.6 km) as the crow flies. Surprise is located SE of Bullhead City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 206.3 miles, taking about 4h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 50min. Both are located in United States.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bullhead City 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 Bullhead City to Surprise

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 9min $20 - $24 Flexible stops
Fly ~50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~4h 59min $17–$31* Budget
Train ~3h 57min $25–$72* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bullhead City & Surprise

Quick Facts

Bullhead City
35.15°N, 114.57°W
America/Phoenix
170m 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 55 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 14 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 150.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients