Columbus, Ohio to Surprise: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1672.5 miles 2691.7 km · straight line
1919.5 miles actual route 3089.2 km · driving distance
33h 55min estimated drive time
$185 - $227 estimated fuel cost
~3h 52min flight time
264° W bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from Surprise?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Surprise is 1672.5 miles (2691.7 km) as the crow flies. Surprise is located W of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1919.5 miles, taking about 33h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 52min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio in Ohio 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 Columbus, Ohio and Surprise. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Columbus, Ohio to Surprise

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 33h 55min $185 - $227 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 52min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~40h 42min $154–$288* Budget
Train ~44h 6min $230–$672* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & Surprise

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m 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 558 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 139 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 14.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM