Kansas City to Surprise: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Kansas City from Surprise?

The distance from Kansas City to Surprise is 1055.4 miles (1698.5 km) as the crow flies. Surprise is located WSW of Kansas City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1251 miles, taking about 22h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 37min. Both are located in United States — Kansas City in Missouri 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 Kansas City 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.