Chico to Surprise: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Chico from Surprise?

The distance from Chico to Surprise is 673.8 miles (1084.3 km) as the crow flies. Surprise is located SE of Chico. By car, the driving distance is approximately 808.5 miles, taking about 16h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 51min. Both are located in United States — Chico in California 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Chico 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.