Hastings, Nebraska to Surprise: Road Trip Guide & Distance

904.6 miles 1455.8 km · straight line
1085.5 miles estimated 1747 km · driving distance
21h 50min estimated drive time
$104 - $129 estimated fuel cost
~2h 19min flight time
242° WSW bearing direction

How far is Hastings, Nebraska from Surprise?

The distance from Hastings, Nebraska to Surprise is 904.6 miles (1455.8 km) as the crow flies. Surprise is located WSW of Hastings, Nebraska. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1085.5 miles, taking about 21h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 19min. Both are located in United States — Hastings, Nebraska in Nebraska 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 Hastings, Nebraska 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 Hastings, Nebraska to Surprise

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 50min $104 - $129 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 12min $87–$163* Budget
Train ~28h 23min $130–$380* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hastings, Nebraska & Surprise

Quick Facts

Hastings, Nebraska
40.59°N, 98.39°W
America/Chicago
587m 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 302 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 75 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients