Liberal to Surprise: Road Trip Guide & Distance

684.5 miles 1101.6 km · straight line
821.4 miles estimated 1321.9 km · driving distance
16h 31min estimated drive time
$79 - $97 estimated fuel cost
~1h 53min flight time
253° WSW bearing direction

How far is Liberal from Surprise?

The distance from Liberal to Surprise is 684.5 miles (1101.6 km) as the crow flies. Surprise is located WSW of Liberal. By car, the driving distance is approximately 821.4 miles, taking about 16h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 53min. Both are located in United States — Liberal in Kansas 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 Liberal 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 Liberal to Surprise

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 31min $79 - $97 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 53min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 49min $66–$123* Budget
Train ~21h 28min $99–$287* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Liberal & Surprise

Quick Facts

Liberal
37.04°N, 100.92°W
America/Chicago
864m 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 228 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 57 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients