Midland, Texas to Surprise: Road Trip Guide & Distance

605.8 miles 975 km · straight line
727 miles estimated 1170 km · driving distance
14h 38min estimated drive time
$70 - $86 estimated fuel cost
~1h 43min flight time
283° WNW bearing direction

How far is Midland, Texas from Surprise?

The distance from Midland, Texas to Surprise is 605.8 miles (975 km) as the crow flies. Surprise is located WNW of Midland, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 727 miles, taking about 14h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 43min. Both are located in United States — Midland, Texas in Texas 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Midland, Texas 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 Midland, Texas to Surprise

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 38min $70 - $86 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 43min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 34min $58–$109* Budget
Train ~19h 1min $87–$254* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Midland, Texas & Surprise

Quick Facts

Midland, Texas
32.00°N, 102.08°W
America/Chicago
848m 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 202 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients