Trip from Page, AZ to Surprise, AZ
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 18m
Distance
273.8 mi
441 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$49
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Page, AZ
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Surprise, AZ
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Trip Overview
Embarking from Page, Arizona, to Surprise, Arizona, covers a distance of 273.8 miles and is estimated to take about 5 hours and 18 minutes of driving time. This single-day trip through the Desert Southwest region of Arizona is a manageable adventure, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. The primary roads guiding you are Arizona Veterans Highway, US 89, and the Flagstaff-Cameron Highway. With an estimated fuel cost of $55, this route offers a straightforward journey. Plan for one main stop along the way to break up the drive and stretch your legs. It's a practical option for those looking to cover ground efficiently within the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
136.9 miles from Page, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 50m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona Veterans Highway | 93 mi | 1h 33m |
| US 89 | 81.1 mi | 1h 37m |
| Flagstaff-Cameron Highway | 40.2 mi | 48m |
| Black Canyon Freeway | 13.9 mi | 14m |
| Bob Stump Memorial Parkway | 12.3 mi | 14m |
| US Highway 89 | 6.4 mi | 8m |
| Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway | 5.8 mi | 5m |
| North El Mirage Road | 5.1 mi | 9m |
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Page, AZ and Surprise, AZ.
Start on South Navajo Drive
Turn left onto Aspen Street
At end of road, turn right onto South Lake Powell Boulevard
Turn left onto US 89
Enter roundabout onto US 89
Continue on US 89
Enter roundabout onto US 89
Continue on US 89
Continue on US 89
Continue on US 89
Turn left onto Country Club Drive
Take the exit
Merge onto I 40
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 17; AZ 89A
Continue on I 17
Continue on I 17
Continue on I 17
Continue on I 17
Take the exit
Turn right onto AZ 303 Loop
Take the exit
Continue on this road
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto AZ 303 Loop
Take the exit
Continue on this road
Merge onto AZ 303 Loop
Take the exit
Continue on this road
Turn left onto North El Mirage Road
Turn right onto West Paradise Lane
Turn left onto North Nash Street
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 273.8-mile drive, consider an early morning departure from Page, Arizona, to maximize your daylight hours. While this is a single-day trip, the 5-hour 18-minute duration allows for flexibility, so you can choose to stop once or twice for brief rests. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially before heading onto the longest stretch of Arizona Veterans Highway, where services might be more spread out. The estimated fuel cost of $55 is a good baseline, but it's always wise to have a little extra buffer. Planning your one stop strategically along US 89 could offer a good midway point for refreshments and a quick break.
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.
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 60 miles or 1h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 136.9 miles or 2h 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Surprise, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
Open the route before leaving Page, AZ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Page, AZ
This is one driving day of about 273.8 miles and 5h 18m.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
137 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
A short stop after about 60 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 136.9 miles from Page, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Arizona Veterans Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 93 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Rest Area
Rest Area
Sunset Point Rest Area
McGuireville Rest Area
McGuireville Rest Area
Love's Travel Stop
Rocky Mountain Truck Centers
Pilot Travel Center
Vehicle Inspection Station AZDOT
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 235 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 267.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn right onto South Lake Powell Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Enter roundabout onto US 89 toward US 89 South
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward AZ 303 Loop South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward El Mirage Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$48.52 one way
$97.04 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.82 | $51.96 | $103.91 |
| premium | $5.04 | $54.35 | $108.70 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $51.70 | $103.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$49
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 95.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 82.1 | 1 | $28.75 | $13.14 |
| Efficient EV | 68.5 | 0 | $23.96 | $10.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 109.5 | 1 | $38.33 | $17.52 |
Gas CO2
96 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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.
Origin
Page, AZ
Late night in Page on Sunday
Local time
2:38 AM
MST
Current temp
76°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 8:14PM PDT until July 17 at 9:45PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 7:08PM MST until July 17 at 10:15PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
Destination
Surprise, AZ
Late night in Surprise on Sunday
Local time
2:38 AM
MST
Current temp
81°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 8:14PM PDT until July 17 at 9:45PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 7:08PM MST until July 17 at 10:15PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
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
5 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
5h 18m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Encompassing over 1.25 million acres, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area offers unparalleled opportunities for water-based & backcountry recreation. The recreation area stretches for hundreds of mil...
Montezuma Castle National Monument
National Monument
Established December 8, 1906, Montezuma Castle is the third National Monument dedicated to preserving Native American culture. This 20 room high-rise apartment, nestled into a towering limestone cliff...
Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument
National Monument
The lava flow lies on the land like a dream, a wonderland of rock. A thousand years ago the ground was torn open and lava erupted into the sky, forever changing the landscape and the lives of the peop...
Walnut Canyon National Monument
National Monument
Since time immemorial, Indigenous Peoples have lived and traveled throughout Walnut Canyon’s dynamic landscape. Vibrant communities built their homes in the cliffs and farmed along the canyon’s rim. T...
Wupatki National Monument
National Monument
Nestled between the Painted Desert and ponderosa highlands of northern Arizona, Wupatki National Monument is an unlikely landscape for a thriving community. The early 1100's marked a time of cooler an...
Tuzigoot National Monument
National Monument
Water flows under and through this landscape, feeding the growth of people and towns. The Verde Valley is watered by snowmelt, summer monsoons, and springs that well up from the ancient sedimentary ro...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive offers a mixed experience, with 42% of the journey taking place on highways. You'll encounter a significant stretch of 93 miles on Arizona Veterans Highway, which is the longest uninterrupted segment of your trip. The route transitions between different types of roads, suggesting a dynamic driving experience rather than a monotonous one. Expect to navigate through varying landscapes as you progress from the high desert areas around Page towards the more developed regions closer to Surprise. This blend of highway and secondary road driving ensures you're not stuck on a single type of pavement for the entire 5-hour duration.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 around 0.6 miles in near South Lake Powell Boulevard.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 273.8 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: at 0.6 miles (South Lake Powell Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (US 89): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 130.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
Total Climb
5,458 ft
Total Descent
8,634 ft
Highest Point
7,275 ft
~117.4 mi in
Elevation Range
6,102 ft
Notable High Points
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Page, AZ and Surprise, AZ, road signs point toward Flagstaff and Phoenix.
Flagstaff
Phoenix
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Starbucks
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
Page, AZ
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteCanyon Crepes Cafe
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
Page, AZ
Cuisine: crepe
Visit websiteOdyssey Fixx Cafe
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
Hours: Mo-Fr 06:00-18:00; Sa 08:00-17:00
Hot N Sweet Coffee and Donut Shop
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
Cuisine: breakfast;coffee_shop;donut
Hours: Mo-Su 06:00-00:00
LPEspresso
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
AZ
BREW IT... coffee lounge
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
Hours: Mo-Su 06:00-18:00
Pizza Hut
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Page, AZ
Cuisine: pizza
Visit websiteAliberto's Mexican Food
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Cuisine: mexican
Visit websiteRanch House Grille
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Page, AZ
Cuisine: burger;sandwich;breakfast;american;southwestern;lunch
Hours: Mo-Su 06:00-15:00
Visit websiteLittle Caesars
Fast_food
Near the start, right off the route
Cuisine: pizza
Visit websiteBonkers
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Page, AZ
Cuisine: italian
Visit websiteSlackers Quality Grub
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Cuisine: american
Visit websiteWestind Air Service
Attraction
Near the start, right off the route
Jack Doland Field
Park
Near the start, right off the route
Glen Canyon Dam Overlook
Attraction
Near the start, short detour
Page, AZ
Grand View Overlook Park
Viewpoint
Near the start, short detour
Hanging Garden Trail
Attraction
Near the start, short detour
Glen Canyon Dam Visitor Center
Viewpoint
Near the start, short detour
Montezuma Castle
Archaeological_site
Later in the drive, short detour
Hours: Mo-Su 08:00-17:00
Cordes Airport (historical)
Yes
Later in the drive, short detour
AZ
Anthem Veterans Memorial
Memorial
Near the end, short detour
Travelodge Page
Hotel
Near the start, right off the route
Page, AZ
Visit websiteGray Mountain Trading Post
Hotel
Early in the drive, right off the route
Grandview Inn B&B
Hotel
Near the start, short detour
Page, AZ
Visit website3 BR Home With A Sunset
Guest_house
Near the start, short detour
AZ
Visit websiteHome2 Suites by Hilton Page Lake Powell
Hotel
Near the start, short detour
Page, AZ
Distant Drums RV Resort
Caravan_site
Later in the drive, short detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
About the Cities
Starting in Page, AZ
Full guide →Founded 1957
Page is a city of 7,600 people (2018) in northern Arizona. The city is best known for its two main attractions, Antelope Canyon and Lake Powell.
Arriving in Surprise, AZ
Full guide →Founded 1937
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.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 18m. Total distance: 273.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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