Denver to Surprise: Road Trip Guide & Distance

585.8 miles 942.8 km · straight line
817.5 miles actual route 1315.6 km · driving distance
15h 31min estimated drive time
$79 - $97 estimated fuel cost
~1h 41min flight time
226° SW bearing direction

How far is Denver from Surprise?

The distance from Denver to Surprise is 585.8 miles (942.8 km) as the crow flies. Surprise is located SW of Denver. By car, the driving distance is approximately 817.5 miles, taking about 15h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 41min. Both are located in United States — Denver in Colorado 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 Denver 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 Denver to Surprise

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 31min $79 - $97 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 37min $65–$123* Budget
Train ~20h 10min $98–$286* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Denver & Surprise

Quick Facts

Denver
39.74°N, 104.99°W
America/Denver
1609m 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 195 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM