Origin
Page, AZ
Evening in Page on Saturday
Local time
6:07 PM
MST
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Page, AZ to Surprise, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 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
$55
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 5m
★
6 AM
5h 18m
8 AM
5h 45m
10 AM
5h 28m
12 PM
5h 25m
3 PM
5h 29m
5 PM
5h 44m
8 PM
5h 10m
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 |
Longest stretch:
Arizona Veterans Highway
— 93 mi, about 1h 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Page, AZ and Surprise, AZ.
1
Start on South Navajo Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Navajo Drive
2
Turn left onto Aspen Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Aspen Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto South Lake Powell Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Lake Powell Boulevard
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto US 89
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Highway South
Use the left lane.
5
Enter roundabout onto US 89
160 ft
·
3 sec
·
US 89
Toward US 89 South
6
Continue on US 89
81 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
·
US 89
Toward US 89 South
7
Enter roundabout onto US 89
154 ft
·
2 sec
·
Flagstaff-Cameron Highway
8
Continue on US 89
38 mi
·
44 min
·
Flagstaff-Cameron Highway
9
Continue on US 89
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
US Highway 89
10
Continue on US 89
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Flagstaff-Cameron Highway
11
Turn left onto Country Club Drive
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Country Club Drive
Use the left lane.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Use the right lane.
13
Merge onto I 40
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
Toward I 17 South, AZ 89A North: Phoenix, Flagstaff
15
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 17, AZ 89A South: Sedona, Phoenix
16
Merge onto I 17; AZ 89A
93 mi
·
1 hr 33 min
·
Arizona Veterans Highway
17
Continue on I 17
5.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on I 17
10 mi
·
10 min
·
Black Canyon Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on I 17
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
North Black Canyon Highway
Use the slight right lane.
20
Continue on I 17
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Black Canyon Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 221
Toward AZ 303 Loop South
Use the slight right lane.
22
Turn right onto AZ 303 Loop
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
AZ 303 Loop
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
45 sec
24
Continue on this road
411 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
25
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
26
Merge onto AZ 303 Loop
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
Bob Stump Memorial Parkway
27
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
47 sec
28
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
this road
29
Merge onto AZ 303 Loop
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Bob Stump Memorial Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Exit 123
Toward El Mirage Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
Exit 123
Toward El Mirage Road
32
Turn left onto North El Mirage Road
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
North El Mirage Road
Use the right lane.
33
Turn right onto West Paradise Lane
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Paradise Lane
34
Turn left onto North Nash Street
88 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Nash Street
35
Arrive at destination
North Nash Street
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 136.9 miles from Page, AZ, or about 2h 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 93 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 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
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Open the route before leaving Page, 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 Page, AZ
This is one driving day of about 273.8 miles and 5h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 60 miles from Page, 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 Arizona Veterans Highway for about 93 miles.
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 60 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
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.
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.
7
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
South Lake Powell Boulevard
At end of road, turn right onto South Lake Powell Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
2.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 89
Enter roundabout onto US 89 toward US 89 South
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward US 89 South
6
130.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 41m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
252.4 mi into trip
|
~4h 46m in
Take the exit toward AZ 303 Loop South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 221
Toward AZ 303 Loop South
7
267.7 mi into trip
|
~5h 4m in
Take the exit toward El Mirage Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 123
Toward El Mirage Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$54.54 one way
$109.09 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
96 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $57.72 | $115.45 |
| premium | $5.59 | $60.27 | $120.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $60.45 | $120.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$55
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$80–$105
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, 2026-04-13.
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.
Destination
Surprise, AZ
Evening in Surprise on Saturday
Local time
6:07 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
36 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.
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.
42% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 93 mi on Arizona Veterans Highway.
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.
Driving Effort
10/10
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.
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
135.3 mi in
|
~2h 47m
Phoenix
135.4 mi in
|
~2h 47m
About the Cities
Starting in Page, AZ
Full guide →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 →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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 93 miles on Arizona Veterans Highway. 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: 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.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.3 hours each way, a round trip means 10.6 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Surprise, AZ before the return drive.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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