Santa Fe to Surprise: Road Trip Guide & Distance

390.2 miles 627.9 km · straight line
468.2 miles estimated 753.5 km · driving distance
9h 25min estimated drive time
$45 - $55 estimated fuel cost
~1h 17min flight time
250° WSW bearing direction

How far is Santa Fe from Surprise?

The distance from Santa Fe to Surprise is 390.2 miles (627.9 km) as the crow flies. Surprise is located WSW of Santa Fe. By car, the driving distance is approximately 468.2 miles, taking about 9h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Santa Fe in New Mexico 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. 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 Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe to Surprise

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 25min $45 - $55 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 18min $37–$70* Budget
Train ~8h 57min $56–$164* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Santa Fe & Surprise

Quick Facts

Santa Fe
35.69°N, 105.94°W
America/Denver
2134m 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 130 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 63.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients