Reno to Surprise: Road Trip Guide & Distance

581.3 miles 935.5 km · straight line
697.6 miles estimated 1122.6 km · driving distance
14h 2min estimated drive time
$67 - $83 estimated fuel cost
~1h 40min flight time
132° SE bearing direction

How far is Reno from Surprise?

The distance from Reno to Surprise is 581.3 miles (935.5 km) as the crow flies. Surprise is located SE of Reno. By car, the driving distance is approximately 697.6 miles, taking about 14h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 40min. Both are located in United States — Reno in Nevada 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Reno 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 Reno to Surprise

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 2min $67 - $83 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 40min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 50min $56–$105* Budget
Train ~18h 15min $84–$244* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Reno & Surprise

Quick Facts

Reno
39.53°N, 119.81°W
America/Los_Angeles
1373m 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 194 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients