This 163.9-mile drive from Kingman, AZ to Surprise, AZ is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking about 3 hours and 20 minutes. You'll navigate primarily via US 93 and Grand Avenue, with the Purple Heart Trail also playing a part in your journey. With a modest fuel cost of around $33, it's a straightforward excursion within Arizona's Desert Southwest region. The mixed drive profile suggests a varied experience on the road, making it a practical choice for a quick transition between these two desert locales. This route is well-suited for a leisurely departure or an early start, depending on your preferences.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
82 miles from Kingman, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 33m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 93
91.1 mi
1h 46m
Purple Heart Trail
22.1 mi
22m
Grand Avenue
21.1 mi
27m
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
16.3 mi
24m
Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
8.7 mi
10m
Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway
1.7 mi
1m
East Wickenburg Way
1.5 mi
3m
East Beale Street
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
US 93
— 91.1 mi, about 1h 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingman, AZ and Surprise, AZ.
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Start on North 4th Street
67 ft·8 sec·North 4th Street
2
Turn left onto East Beale Street
0.8 mi·1 min·East Beale Street
3
Take the ramp onto US 93
0.3 mi·36 sec·US 93
Toward US 93, I 40, I 11 Future: Flagstaff, PhoenixUse the right lane.
4
Merge onto I 40; US 93
22 mi·22 min·Purple Heart Trail
5
Take the exit onto US 93
91 mi·1 hr 46 min·US 93
Exit 71Toward US 93 South: Wickenburg, PhoenixUse the left lane.
6
Merge onto US 93
11 mi·12 min·Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93
0.6 mi·1 min·Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
8
Enter roundabout onto US 93
138 ft·5 sec·Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
9
Continue on US 93
1.2 mi·2 min·Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
10
Enter roundabout onto US 93
139 ft·4 sec·Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
11
Continue on US 93
0.9 mi·1 min·Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93
0.9 mi·1 min·Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
13
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93
0.5 mi·1 min·Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
14
Continue on US 93
104 ft·4 sec·Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93
1.2 mi·2 min·Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
16
Enter roundabout onto US 60
201 ft·8 sec·East Wickenburg Way
17
Continue on US 60
1.5 mi·2 min·East Wickenburg Way
18
Continue on US 60
8.7 mi·10 min·Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
19
Continue on US 60
5.2 mi·5 min·Grand Avenue
Use the right lane.
20
Continue on US 60
1.7 mi·1 min·Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway
21
Continue on US 60
1.1 mi·1 min·Grand Avenue
Use the left lane.
22
Keep slight right at fork onto US 60
15 mi·20 min·Grand Avenue
Use the left lane.
23
Turn sharp left onto North Dysart Road
319 ft·18 sec·North Dysart Road
Use the left lane.
24
Turn slight right onto West Santa Fe Drive
320 ft·8 sec·West Santa Fe Drive
Toward North Dysart Road
25
Turn left onto West Cottonwood Street
0.5 mi·1 min·West Cottonwood Street
26
Turn right onto North Nash Street
0.1 mi·25 sec·North Nash Street
27
Arrive at destination
North Nash Street
Trip Plan
For this 3-hour and 20-minute journey, consider an early morning departure to maximize your day and potentially avoid any midday heat, especially in the Desert Southwest. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing yourself. The longest stretch without a planned stop is over 91 miles, so ensure you have sufficient fuel before embarking, as indicated by the $33 estimated cost. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, particularly during that long segment on US 93, to ensure you don't need to search for services unexpectedly. This drive is short enough that you can depart at your leisure, but planning for fuel is key.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 82 miles from Kingman, AZ, or about 1h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 91.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 36 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 82 miles or 1h 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Surprise, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Kingman, AZ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Kingman, AZ
This is one driving day of about 163.9 miles and 3h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Kingman, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 93 for about 91.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 163.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|East Beale Street
Turn left onto East Beale Street
Navigation decision point
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0.8 mi into trip|~2m in|US 93
Take the ramp onto US 93 toward US 93, I 40, I 11 Future: Flagstaff, Phoenix
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward US 93, I 40, I 11 Future: Flagstaff, Pho...
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23.2 mi into trip|~24m in|US 93
Take the exit onto US 93 toward US 93 South: Wickenburg, Phoenix
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Exit 71
Toward US 93 South: Wickenburg, Phoenix
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148.3 mi into trip|~2h 57m in|US 60 / Grand Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto US 60 / Grand Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
163.2 mi into trip|~3h 18m in|North Dysart Road
Turn sharp left onto North Dysart Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.65 one way
$65.30 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg57 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$34.55
$69.11
premium
$5.59
$36.08
$72.15
diesel
$5.61
$36.19
$72.37
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
49.2
0
$17.21
$7.87
Efficient EV
41
0
$14.34
$6.56
EV Truck/SUV
65.6
0
$22.95
$10.49
Gas CO2
57 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Kingman, AZ
Night
in Kingman on Saturday
Local time
11:01 PM
MST
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Surprise, AZ
Night
in Surprise on Saturday
Local time
11:01 PM
MST
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
9 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 20m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Your drive from Kingman to Surprise is a 56% highway experience, offering a blend of faster travel and more local road segments. You'll encounter a significant uninterrupted stretch of 91.1 miles on US 93, which likely provides a consistent pace. As you transition, expect the character of the road to shift from more open highway to potentially more developed or town-adjacent driving as you approach Surprise. The 'Mixed drive' profile indicates that while much of the route is highway, you should be prepared for changes in speed limits and road conditions, particularly on Grand Avenue.
56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 91.1 mi on US 93.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Beale Street.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 163.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Beale Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (US 93): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.2 miles (US 93): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Kingman, AZ to Surprise, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Phoenix along the way.
Sun City is a suburb 20 miles (30km) northwest of downtown Phoenix, Arizona. It was built as a planned retirement community in Maricopa County in the 1960s. An adjacent retirement community Sun City West was built in the late 1970s; there is also a Sun City Grand. Directly northwest of the three "Sun City" suburbs is Surprise, Arizona.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 20m. Total distance: 163.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 91.1 miles on US 93. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Surprise, AZ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Beale Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (US 93): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.2 miles (US 93): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Surprise, AZ, but most travelers stay overnight.
