Chowchilla to Surprise: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Chowchilla from Surprise?

The distance from Chowchilla to Surprise is 507.3 miles (816.5 km) as the crow flies. Surprise is located ESE of Chowchilla. By car, the driving distance is approximately 608.8 miles, taking about 12h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Both are located in United States — Chowchilla 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Chowchilla 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.