Los Angeles to Surprise: Road Trip Guide & Distance

340.4 miles 547.8 km · straight line
368.2 miles actual route 592.6 km · driving distance
6h 40min estimated drive time
$35 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 11min flight time
93° E bearing direction

How far is Los Angeles from Surprise?

The distance from Los Angeles to Surprise is 340.4 miles (547.8 km) as the crow flies. Surprise is located E of Los Angeles. By car, the driving distance is approximately 368.2 miles, taking about 6h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in United States — Los Angeles in California and Surprise in Arizona.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Surprise

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 40min $35 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 0min $29–$55* Budget
Train ~6h 20min $44–$129* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Los Angeles & Surprise

Quick Facts

Los Angeles
34.05°N, 118.24°W
America/Los_Angeles
71m 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 113 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 73.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM