Guadalajara to Surprise: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1051.5 miles 1692.3 km · straight line
1261.9 miles estimated 2030.8 km · driving distance
25h 23min estimated drive time
MXN 2904 - MXN 3574 estimated fuel cost
~2h 37min flight time
330° NNW bearing direction

How far is Guadalajara from Surprise?

The distance from Guadalajara to Surprise is 1051.5 miles (1692.3 km) as the crow flies. Surprise is located NNW of Guadalajara. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1261.9 miles, taking about 25h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 37min. Guadalajara is in Mexico, while Surprise is in Arizona, United States.

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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. 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 Guadalajara 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 Guadalajara to Surprise

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 25h 23min MXN 2904 - MXN 3574 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~30h 28min $101–$189* Budget
Train ~33h 0min $151–$442* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Guadalajara & Surprise

Quick Facts

Guadalajara
20.66°N, 103.35°W
America/Mexico_City
1566m 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 351 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 88 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients