Surprise to Tyler: Road Trip Guide & Distance

989.9 miles 1593.1 km · straight line
1187.9 miles estimated 1911.7 km · driving distance
23h 54min estimated drive time
$114 - $141 estimated fuel cost
~2h 29min flight time
90° E bearing direction

How far is Surprise from Tyler?

The distance from Surprise to Tyler is 989.9 miles (1593.1 km) as the crow flies. Tyler is located E of Surprise. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1187.9 miles, taking about 23h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 29min. Both are located in United States — Surprise in Arizona and Tyler in Texas.

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 Surprise and Tyler. 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 Surprise to Tyler

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 54min $114 - $141 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 41min $95–$178* Budget
Train ~31h 4min $143–$416* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Surprise & Tyler

Quick Facts

Surprise
33.63°N, 112.33°W
America/Phoenix
358m elevation
Tyler
32.35°N, 95.30°W
America/Chicago
164m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 330 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 · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients