Portland, Oregon to Surprise: Road Trip Guide & Distance

987 miles 1588.4 km · straight line
1259.6 miles actual route 2027.2 km · driving distance
24h 40min estimated drive time
$121 - $149 estimated fuel cost
~2h 29min flight time
143° SE bearing direction

How far is Portland, Oregon from Surprise?

The distance from Portland, Oregon to Surprise is 987 miles (1588.4 km) as the crow flies. Surprise is located SE of Portland, Oregon. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1259.6 miles, taking about 24h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 29min. Both are located in United States — Portland, Oregon in Oregon 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Portland, Oregon 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 Portland, Oregon to Surprise

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 40min $121 - $149 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 36min $101–$189* Budget
Train ~32h 4min $151–$441* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Portland, Oregon & Surprise

Quick Facts

Portland, Oregon
45.52°N, 122.68°W
America/Los_Angeles
15m elevation
Surprise
33.63°N, 112.33°W
America/Phoenix
358m elevation
Explore more routes from Surprise

Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 329 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 82 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM