San Antonio to Surprise: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is San Antonio from Surprise?

The distance from San Antonio to Surprise is 864.5 miles (1391.2 km) as the crow flies. Surprise is located WNW of San Antonio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1008.2 miles, taking about 16h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 14min. Both are located in United States — San Antonio 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. 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 San Antonio 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.